What does that even mean? I would love for people to focus on the recovery part of that phrase. Have them not assume just because they exist, they are entitled to my energy in some way. It is funny about that giving of energy. In my case, I save it for those who do not… Continue reading Recovering People Pleaser
Category: Reflections
Praise
https://theenlightenedmind622.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/the-trouble-with-most-of-us/#like-31339?page_id=31339 It is true. Especially for those of us with a praise kink. Tell me I am pretty even when I am not. Tell me I am doing great at something even when I am close to failure. The other side of this, though, is that there are many of us who would hear that… Continue reading Praise
Fated Mates
Do you believe in fate at all? Reading a book about vampires and they brought up the phrase fated mates. I sometimes think there are things predestined, but my mother would say, you have a calling. I don't believe in that. But sometimes I can't deny the idea of things being fated. It is just… Continue reading Fated Mates
Everything I wanted
I had a dream. I got everything I wanted. If I could change the way that you see yourself, / You wouldn't wonder why you hear 'they don't deserve you.'" Everything I wanted by Billie Eilish. This song moves me so much. I can’t imagine the state Billie Eilish was in when writing it, but I… Continue reading Everything I wanted
Too Sensitive
I was on TikTok today. It really is not something I do or get caught up in. I think I am too old for it. I randomly post and randomly check it. Today I got a notification and went to see what it was and watched one thing and then got off. That is my… Continue reading Too Sensitive
Lisa Gray 