I have had to leave behind the people who were draining me, pulling me down. Yes, there was some guilt, but I would have felt greater guilt had I allowed them to continue holding me away from my dreams.
Sometimes you may feel the path you have chosen is a lonely one. It is better to be lonely and journeying towards an end goal, then to be part of a group that is without an aim, as you hurtle down the passage of time rapidly towards your death.
The mind is your garden. Tend to it well and it will yield a harvest of the most celebrated flowers.
Thanks for sharing. The path of honor, courage, truth and integrity is often a lonely one. Only 1 out of every 100 people seem to walk it. I’m not sure if you ever saw this post, but I created an award a few weeks ago celebrating those rare people, and nominated you as the first recipient: http://warriorpoetwisdom.com/2012/01/28/the-1-in-100-warrior-award/
Thank you for sharing your strength and courage with all of us. You’re a true inspiration.
Peace & grace,
~Miro
Miro, thank you for this. I had not noticed this, and I have just responded. It is wonderful to be supported and encouraged along this path.
I am currently in this exact place in my life, with shedding some associations that hinder my writing goals. Bless you for this post encouraging bravery with these types of decisions about the people in our lives.
Thank you Granbee. These decisions can be difficult, crippling even, but then again, that is the characteristic of any significant change.