Do you have a relationship that seems to hold you hostage? Think on this: any time your emotional life is a function of someone else's weaknesses, you disempower yourself and empower those weaknesses to continue to mess your life. It is a powerful, freeing feeling to get out of emotional bondage. Do you need to set yourself free?
The quote above was written by Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He tweeted this the other day and it truly hit home. I've been going through this exact situation for the past year and have finally been able to put it to rest. We all need to look deep within ourselves and determine whether our relationships are those that empower, strengthen, and affirm us as valuable individuals...or if our relationships are toxic, threatening, and ultimately disempowering. I admit, it is not something that can occur overnight. And, it is not something that you will be willing to acknowledge once identified. But when you can get to this point, you will feel the greatest freedom and strength. To know you've done all you can, and yet a relationship can still not be repaired, is the quiet acceptance of truth.
Thank you, Stephen Covey!!
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