To the person who caused me pain
- Posted on February 27, 2025
I imagined on my walk into work this morning, how healing it would feel for me to be able to have a conversation with you about my perspective. How I long for validation from you on my difficulties. In my mind this would feel like a balm to my wounds.
I realize that I already have the balm and I have been using it to soothe my wounds, which are almost healed. Perhaps this realization will be the final drop of balm needed. You don’t have the power, I do. I didn’t even notice that you passed me the baton, until I looked in my hand and saw it.
I was trying to get you to perceive me in my desired way when what really matters is my own perception of me. Herein lies the lesson I have been trying to comprehend. It is my own view of myself and upon believing in myself, I will not let anyone into my orbit who refuses to see the magic in me.
I imagined on my walk into work this morning, how healing it would feel for me to be able to have a conversation with you about my perspective. How I long for validation from you on my difficulties. In my mind this would feel like a balm to my wounds. I realize that I already…
Brilliant, my friend. I miss you. Let’s have lunch soon.