He reached for the phone on the fourth ring almost missing the call. The caller was surprised because it usually went directly to the answering service. Chats with this individual normally turned from good to bad on so many occasions, he really didn’t know what to expect. Was he going to be blamed for what someone felt he should say or do… but didn’t? He stood his ground by remaining upbeat and jovial, moving the conversation along hoping it wouldn’t fly south before they bid farewell. However, too late, words left the caller’s lips and in his vulnerability, he was left shaken. Provoked to finally step away from what has turned out to be quite an abusive relationship.
What you deny or ignore, you delay. What you accept and face, you conquer.
WHEN YOU STAND IN YOUR VULNERABILITY, YOU STAND COURAGEOUSLY IN YOUR TRUTH
A verbal clash is comparable to an uppercut in a boxing match. An uppercut in boxing is known as the most devastating punch. A provocation jolts us from a tranquil state. Words used as a weapon, awaken us to a harsh reality. A bitter truth we somewhat avoided until an unexpected dispute surfaced. The truth is, we aren’t only in an unstable relationship but also in an unhealthy situation. We sense the other person’s anger realizing just how disillusioned we’ve all become with one another. We perceive the other person’s disappointment not only with us but with the life they created for themselves. Their discontent is obvious and becomes the central issue with everyone involved dancing around in a circle of confusion.
Family is supposed to be our safe haven. Very often, it’s the place where we find the deepest heartache.
Life is too short to spend it sparring with those who spent most of their lives infighting. People who use unkind words to offend others usually have years of practice under their belt, knowing exactly how to inflict the blow. They believe to come out on top they have to deliver the knockout by being the one with the last harsh word. Perhaps, it’s time to simply remove the gloves. And with love and acceptance lay them down, leave them behind for good, because there will be no winners or losers in this ring. When the circle of trust is broken, only the ring of vulnerability remains.
Sometimes walking away has nothing to do with weakness, and everything to do with strength. We walk away not because we want others to realize our worth and value, but because we finally realize our own.
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