http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/21/elizabeth-gilbert-advice-life-you-want_n_6201002.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/21/elizabeth-gilbert-advice-life-you-want_n_6201002.html)
In the video clip she reminds us to practice "mini quests" (such as finding something beautiful, or some other challenge) every day. The article below it discusses family button-pushing. I especially like the quote at the end about "loving some people from a great distance."
Happy holidays :)
This was awesome! Thanks!
Hmmmm..... Well, I do "love" these family members -- how could I not? I shared my childhood with them.... But I also recognize for 30+ years I have been subject to being treated like a doormat or I was ignored all together. For years and years I tried to fix it, but finally I woke up & grew wiser and let it go. No longer do I have expectations. Makes all the difference. And living far away from them helps a lot too. :) :) :)
Me, too, P. I love the Magic Land of No Expectations. When I find myself reconstructing them... ???...I let them go...again!