We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.Being able to NURTURE & inspire whether its people, plants, or animals is a GIFT. Its self less. Its "altruism" at its FINEST:)
John Lennon
What about YOURSELF?
Personally, I have been known to look after complete strangers. I make friends easily with woman who have children. As a teenager, I watched after my 90 year old neighbor Mrs. Connetta who has since died @ the ripe old age of 102!
Talking to a friend the other day, I began to realize my connection to the lost, old, needy etc... many "psychic" had told me while reading my palms that I'm an old soul. There are many of us out there, you dont have to be psychic to acknowledge that.
on the phone last night, my friend Steve, who has come in & of my life these past few months reiterated: Crystal, you are a 37 year old in a 20-something body....that comment always makes me smile.
Well, if I am an old soul then Im far from a perfect one! See, old souls are supposed to have learned certain lessons about life in its INFINITE wisdom...somehow, I still find myself still learning SIMPLE stuff about human relations....
certain concepts that seem so trivial to others elude me. perhaps thats why Im so fascinated with astrology. It has at the very least helped me understand myself better & others too.
Foolishly< there are times when I believe that i can nurture MYSELF better than anyone else ever could - only to discover thats completely wrong.
Part of learning personal humility is admitting as well as accepting that we cant do it all on our own - there are times we must admit we need HELP!
Especially from somebody who is STRONGER than ourself...
ONE valuable lesson learned was my uncanny ability to show love & care to others yet neglect myself & become so hard on myself that i get physically & emotionally ill - outwardly it turns into RESENTMENT. The aftermath?
I lost quite a few PRECIOUS relationships. This I can admit & Im trying to change.
recently, another SPIRITUAL person gave me advice that was very helpful. Upon admitting I have this problem controlling emotions he replied:
Over react: This is definitely not good as it may result in loosing special ones. I used to be like this but not anymore.
It just the matter of realization of your inner strength. You can be an ocean of patience and absorb all the negativity.
ah...it just hit a new topic to write a note...
take care and don't stress out. You are beautiful person.
Something CLICKED! Im thinking: WOW. Such simple words have touched my heart & inspired me to CHANGE the way I have been thinking...so thank you FRIEND XOXO.
All the best,
Crystal.
