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“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs,
neither cast ye pearls before swine,
lest they trample them under their feet,
and turn again and rend you.”
– KJV, Matthew 7:6
You will never change another. The decision to change can only be made by the person doing the changing.
You, cannot help anyone without their consent. Help is a reciprocal agreement to give and receive, the receiver must want the help.
Though you may have a solution to someone’s problem, if they aren’t interested, you will not convince them. Without their desire, no solution will take. They may even resent your attempts.
This is often difficult to accept, especially when we love someone and badly want to help. Let go.
All we can do is focus on ourselves and choose never to be a swine, knowing that in order to improve, we must be willing to change.
We all require some form of help to become our best; be willing and receptive.
~ Cynthia
Pride goes before a fall. There are a lot of people who want to change but won't admit they need help. Good thing there are motivational and personal development websites available so they can get help anonymously.
Pride goes before a fall. There are a lot of people who want to change but won't admit they need help. Good thing there are motivational and personal development websites available so they can get help anonymously.
Thanks, David. You hit on the most important part of our growth, being able to identify and admit that we need help. Once we get that idea we have the power to do something about it. Keep up the good stuff over at your blog. Your post today tells of a cycle I went through countless times when writing my memoir. It’s “finished” and I’m still rewriting it.
Be well,
Cynthia
Cynthia, there is one little loophole I've found. Love is the only thing able to penetrate the strongest shield. But it must be pure, asking nothing in return.
Melody, you remind me of the quote that goes something like, “With love there is no question.” It is ALWAYS the answer isn’t it?
Cynthia, there is one little loophole I've found. Love is the only thing able to penetrate the strongest shield. But it must be pure, asking nothing in return.
Melody, you remind me of the quote that goes something like, “With love there is no question.” It is ALWAYS the answer isn’t it?
Much love to you, too, Kevin.
C
Much love to you, too, Kevin.
C