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Old 01-16-2008, 06:07 PM
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"Announcing" desires and intentions doesn't do much of anything to make a difference for people. Neither does explaining or defending. What makes a difference? When you inspire people -- when you breathe life into their lives.

In being happy, letting go of your need to prove something, and generating a mission of love for your life, you are already inspiring people. Me, for instance. Also the people who have noticed that you are happy and that you've been quiet lately. I think they're telling you that they would like to hear what's going on for you that you are being loving and happy. It would be sort of stingy to withhold, wouldn't it? It doesn't have to be long-drawn out explanation, it can be as simple as:

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I'm practicing letting go of my need to prove something to myself or others, and I'm taking on the priority of generating love all the time! I'm totally committed to having love be present everywhere I go. What's going on with you?
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....and then be committed to being 100% present, listening generously and understanding whatever they say to you, even if it's something that's not supportive, cuz that's what generating love is. You don't have to agree with them or condone what they're saying; just be committed to *getting* what they say, so that they know you've gotten it.

*That's basically what you said in your original post, isn't it? That's what I found so inspiring.
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