It is year since we were forced to move by a landlady who made Cruella De Vil look positively saintly. It's fair to say we've had a number of ups and downs since then. I have questioned everything about myself and I am only a little wiser for that. But today, two events juxtaposed themselves quite nicely.
A "family" member has been stirring for quite some time, but today I discovered something that just made my heart ache. This individual is so completely consumed by jealousy, anger and hatred, they don't enjoy anything. I am well aware I come from a long line of complainers, and to be quite honest I love a good grumble. I also have limited patience and a low tolerance of stupid people, so yeah if you don't want me in your life I seriously don't have the energy to come chasing after you, but that doesn't even come close to the bile that is spewed from this person.
The second event was the news that two friends, two of the most lovely, genuine, honest people are adopting a child. I could not be happier for them. If it was in a story book, it would be a heart warming "And they all lived happily ever after" deal. I love it.
And so the lesson here for me is not to get sucked into the haters camp. I am a vulnerable target, so ready to lash out and defend than turn around and walk away, but I hope for at least for a little while I can remember which of these events I would rather be a part of.
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