Pause For Thought

[MajestyJo]

Just because I said so!

How many times I heard this phrase and got a major resentment; and yet, in later years I found myself saying it.

If you don't stop crying, I'll give you something to cry for!

How often was I to repeat this same phrase; yet I had promised myself I never would.

Don't be so stupid!

How could I have been so hurtful and repeat such a phrase, when it had been so devastating to me.

Just because it was said to me, doesn't mean I have to repeat it!

Just for today, I can learn to stop the cycle.

Just because I had a motto for years which said, "Do it with style and grace!"

Just for today, I can learn to not expect perfection of myself.

Just because I can't stand stupidity in myself; is no reason to be intolerant of others and myself.

Just for today, I choose to learn a new way of thinking.

Just because I was told, doesn't mean it was my truth.

Just for today, I will find my truth and walk in it.

Just because I remember, doesn't mean I can't forget and let go.

Just for today, I will live in the moment and deal with my past as it makes itself known instead of continuing to look over my shoulder at yesterday.

Just because I lived in fear all my life, doesn't mean I can't change it into faith today.

Just for today, I know I am not alone and that there is no room for fear and faith in the same space.

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