A Line Drawn in Life
A line in the sand, a line drawn in life. What does this really mean? Is it that others can’t cross over this line. Is it that we’re protected behind this line. Is it a real line like drawn in the sand, or with a pen, crayon, chalk on the sidewalk. Or really an invisible line of strength, of boundaries, and of no longer being prepared to accept disrespect, superficiality and gaslighting. Where the recipient of the disrespect and control – coercive, is disguised by the perpetrator as being interested in your wellbeing and you are accused of being selfish - righteous, when you are speaking your truth.
Once the line is drawn either by yourself or by others because they realise, they can no longer manipulate you nor try to make you feel bad because you didn’t go along with their stories of being maligned when they are the ones doing the maligning. Or you disagree with their views and opinions.
The line is drawn and this toxic energy and way of relating is no longer in your life. The freedom gently washes over you. Your energy is centred and spinning with centrifugal force. There is a peacefulness that fills you and your days. No more entering into other’s dramas. A quietude where you can find joy even when initially it was a shock to have these people leave your life. Then the days, weeks, months, and years that follow you no longer have a wrenching feeling of being rejected, abandoned, but rather a caring, a lightness, love for oneself.
It is as though a weight has been lifted from your shoulders and your mind. Realising you don’t need the melodrama, where unconsciously you are always waiting for the next time you will have to draw a line in the sand of your life. The air is soft, easy to inhale and exhale. You can gently tread on the earth, gently lie in the water, gently interact with, and respect all life.
Your heart can fully and gently love others and yourself. People have a sense and begin to know they can no longer play mind games and be disrespectful, accusing, and unsupportive. You give off an aura of don’t mess with me, not aggressively, but with gentle assertiveness. They get the message you no longer will enter the theatre of their lives. They can no longer hoodwink you into thinking you need them in your life. Once the line is drawn, a demarcation established you are free. Free as a bird with full flight, and not having your wings clipped to suit their purposes. Decide on your purpose and how you want to live your life. Be compassionate, kind, and generous, but also discerning about who you allow into your life and your families.
May this peacefulness, centredness, contentment and quietude prevail all of your days.