Day 43 - Cutting Ties

Party Plan parties are a great opportunity to meet driven people passionate about the brand they've become interested in. They have their reasons, product pitches of new lines and old favourites aside, like flexible hours, adult conversations, feelings of independence etc. It's inspiring to meet consultants and hear their stories.

A friend decided to sign up, and also the host saying she intends to in the new year. That's two more driven people in my immediate circle, doing something towards changing their mindset, attitude, and overall well-being. It's another form of self-care.

Later I overheard a conversation about a mutual friend, someone I cut ties with a few years ago. Hearing a segment of their gossip reminded me why I put up the boundaries, and glad to have done it when I did. It was (and they said it too) like watching a tv drama. I suggested putting an image of a tv screen around the message box. One friend said she goes in to nod and smile mode because there is no conversing with this person, it's their way and the only way and everybody else is wrong wrong wrong. I sometimes feel sad that they were in my life for so long, but today's catch-up reminded me that it was over and it is good.