Have you ever felt misunderstood?
Well, I have. When a person creates a story in their head about you or an event, it’s next to impossible to change how that story plays out for another. This tale may get repeated, embellished, and further enhanced with others’ imaginations and assumptions. All the explaining in the world seems to not make a difference. How can I reconcile these miswritten tales?
It’s been years, and I still struggle from time to time with misunderstandings from long ago. In an effort to calm the past, I have decided to Love More in 2024! This must begin with loving myself with a reminder of the story I know to be true. I cannot rewrite the story where I must be the fall guy. I cannot change history. I cannot bring anyone back to life. However, I can know in my heart the truth. I can believe in my true self and how I know the story should be written.
I may continue to be triggered by misunderstandings that link to these historical events and happenings. Hopefully, each time I allow myself to feel the sadness, deeper healing and reconciliation can happen. Just maybe the trigger will be less daunting the next time. I have chosen to embrace this trigger with self-love, grace, and my belief in what I know is the truth of the past. I must trust that the Universe will allow what is meant best to unfold and let be.
If you ever feel misunderstood, do not feel alone. Make the time and space to acknowledge a misunderstanding while allowing yourself to feel emotion. Consider compassion for others and what they may not be privy to or have the capacity to possibly understand. You cannot control how someone wants to perceive you or what may have presumably happened; however, you can love yourself. Allow this self-love to go deeper with knowing your own truth and write your own story. Triggers and misunderstandings can be a gift of opportunistic growth and strength. Embrace whatever happens in life and love more in 2024!
I know these misunderstandings are teaching me how to love myself even more and to accept what is even more passionately. I will journey forward in 2024 loving even more, and I wish the same for you!
Health & happiness,
Charlene Bland
TruBliss, LLC
Life & Health Coach
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