Best Thing

Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is actually nothing at all. You can't make someone see things your way even if you think it's what's best for them. It can be painful to watch someone you love and care for spiral in all directions as they lack self-control, self-awareness, and aren't appearing to be in touch with reality. You can voice your opinions, you can state your concerns, you can explain how you feel; however that's not going to make a difference if someone is non-receptive or disillusioned as to the detriment of their conduct. You have to back off and let them live their life no matter how unhealthy, harmful, or non-productive it may seem to be. It may be tough to digest this concept as watching someone become more absorbed in self-destructive behaviors may lead you to have feelings of hopelessness, shame, or blame. It's not your fault. Really it's not your fault nor responsibility to persuade, or coerce someone to be whom you want them to be. The fact is even if they tried it wouldn't last unless it was what they wanted for themselves. You may have high hopes for someone and see their potential, however if they don't believe within themselves there's nothing you can do until they seek your support. Life becomes hard to digest when you watch someone you love give up and give in to everything not meant for their good. In the end we all make our own choices whether we fully accept responsibility, or accountability for ourselves including how we impact others that love and care for us. We all have to live with the choices we've made or at least make peace with the outcomes. Sometimes it's the best thing to do nothing but work on keeping your peace.

Peace, Blessings, Love and Light

BreezESOL May 30, 2021