Accept What You Can't Change

I am really coming to terms with the importance of accepting people's choices for their choices. No matter how mad, how crazy, how resentful I may fill, it doesn't change their choices. In fact it may push them towards those options I don't agree with. I am taking a new approach to really accept what I can't change. With all of the stresses of life and all that we really don't have control over, no matter how important it is to us, we are not changing someone's mind by not accepting their choices. Ironically, it brings more harm to our soul then theirs. I am really reaping the benefits of this new attitude and it has been a release of responsibility. There is something to the saying "live and let live." Now let me clarify....I am not becoming this passive person, do what you want to do and don't worry about the consequences person. On the contrary, I feel very strongly that we each have a huge responsibility to be the best person in society and contribute to building a healthy society. But, the very thing killing us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually is self inflicted.....stress, resentment, hate, and selfishness. The cure? Understanding. Isn't that what we all want, to be understood and then loved anyway? I have reached a place that I have never been before. As I have become more accepting and resigned to love instead of resent, I am amazed at how much it makes me love people even more. This may not be a new concept but it has become paramount in my life.

Breast Cancer Awareness 2010

Feeling very inspired this week for the topic of the month Breast Cancer. Trying to wear my pink religiously and thinking of the fallen. I have a goal of eventually walking the walk of 60 miles for the cause, but life is not permitting that right now. I have been obsessed with the John Mayer song "Heartbreak Warfare". I originally wanted to do something political (which I normally am not) but found that it was really making more mad then feeling better. Then I found a couple of pictures on breast cancer and I was compelled to make it. I am so lucky to have known a wonderful Lady Phyllis who inspired me to be a nurse and to work with women. I miss her and I will always remember the example she set of courage and strength in and going out of life. This is for you Phyllis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEiuhJo-PIQ