GLIB
I’ve really struggled with where I’ve ended up.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m doing well. I’ve stayed employed and I’ve built up a decent retirement. Have a great family.
It’s just that there are a thousand things bothering me. People say things to me that lack consistency with their own behavior. I’ve noticed I’m very vulnerable to personal attacks, it’s as if I have a sign on my back. Looking back, I go out of my way to not be vengeful. I’m especially vulnerable at work as I refuse to game people. This is the tip of the iceberg. I feel left out in a lot of ways, so it’s clouding my judgement. If I tried to deal with an issue, the other person would lie to wiggle out, and just shut me out, no integrity. Several other things…
Notice all of this in my head, what others would say is my imagination.
So what has happened? Yes, I’m responsible for all of the above. I need to deal with it, right?
Overnight I realized something. I’ve ALWAYS had people making comments that were hurtful. When I was in a younger crowd, the physical threats were nonstop. At this point smart butts will chime in about my mouth.
What was different then?
GLIB!
I was going about my life, taking the next step. When something did not go my way, it meant nothing, I was already moving on.
When someone would say something to me, my brain would go, what are you even talking about?I would get comments about me being clueless, I’m not denying that.
Perhaps call it Glib.
Glib means I was in my own world. Doing well at school, doing well at work. Lots of fun with friends. Zero stress in spite of all that was going on.
We grow up, life gets a lot more complex.
Why not take steps to make life more simple? I’m going to. And guess what, I don’t even know what those steps are beyond a few
Glib means taking it one day at a time. Not completely but more than you are now if you are overwhelmed.
Glib.
Be at peace with God.
