In both big and small ways, if I had a dollar for every time I have been crapped on by people in my life, and then wondered what gave them the right to treat me that way, I would be able to take a first-class dream vacation! And to realize all of these years later, I GAVE THEM THE RIGHT! Ain’t that a kick in the head?

In the interest of keeping the peace, not rocking the boat, or even worse, needing to be liked, I taught people that it was ok to take advantage of me. It wasn’t in them, it was in me. If I had chosen to stand up and stop them, it would have changed there and then. But they learned that I could be pushed around and they were happy to do it! I invited them to. I was not a victim, I was a facilitator. I never drew a line they should not cross so what did I expect?

It simply goes back to it being an inside job, always. I have control over so much in my life and I chose to give that control away. It is a great reminder of the power of awareness, and now that I am aware that I am creating the outcome with my action or inaction, I can change what I teach.