There truly is a fine thin line between love and hate. The struggle not to cross over it is exhausting at times. It IS a choice. I believe that the ones who cross the line have been deeply hurt and feel they have no other option – no choice but to hate.
Many people don’t want to hear your saga – they have their own struggles. UNLESS it’s juicy and exciting, then they are all in (listening) with excitement. But if it’s real and an ongoing situation of struggle – it’s not “sexy” enough to keep their attention. Some want to hear about it and then gossip to others. People don’t have the sense of community that they had decades and decades and decades ago. They don’t reach out and help others like they used to. Society has changed. We have become so very fast-paced that we no longer make time for others. Some people just figure you’ll find a way and they keep on living their lives. Others don’t even check in on you. It’s as if problems & challenges of others are an inconvenience to them if they aren’t entertaining to them. Maybe they think what you “have” is contagious. Sad.
I say that you don’t have to pick up their baggage, nor do you have to solve it for them. But you can lend a listening heart, a genuine hug, some encouraging words. People are all on their own journeys and walks in this life; they must do it alone (learn the lessons presented in their life journey) but they do not have to be alone on that journey. By Divine nature, we are designed to be in community with others. Stop standing on the sidelines watching people hurt. Express your heart and offer to help them along the way. Every little bit helps. More People = More Power.
PEACE
Pam
