There are 2 kinds of “terrible humans”. The ones who are malicious and evil, and the ones who just naturally don’t care, have no empathy for others, humanity or society. The first one is mental health, the second one is a taught behavior or lack of.
Talking with an older friend whose been married many years yesterday. She told me “my husband can’t fill my emotional tank, and it’s not fair for me to expect that of him. Only God can do that, and when you depend on Him for that there is no disappointment”. #relationshipgoals
Next time you want to minimize someone’s trauma think of piece of broken glass. You can put it back together in a stronger frame and foundation but no matter how big or small the pieces are broken into, it will always have a different view. 🌻
Sometimes having someone sit next to u without having anything to say is all you need. Sometimes there are no amount of words in the world that could ease your soul. Sometimes the only thing that can save you is the warmth coming from another person. Coming from someone who stays
‼️REMINDER‼️
if the gym is more crowded than normal, remember that everyone there has JUST as much right to be there as you. They are paying the same as you. Be patient and kind. This could be the start of a HUGE change for them.
What if disappointment is the exact appointment our souls need to radically encounter God?
If we weren’t ever disappointed, we’d probably settle for the shallow pleasures of this world rather than addressing the spiritual desperation of our souls. #ItsNotSupposedToBeThisWay