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LifeWork · 07-22-2008, 10:00 AM

Okay, so I've been invited to a summer house by my old friend, one I've known for years. Almost the whole of my former social circle is going there. I believe they don't think nice things about me, but I also know they don't think nice things about themselves. I don't like their escapist lifestyle, or their energy draining presence, but I think I could gain some peace of mind by going and trying to forgive them, due to past resentment (lots of stupid stuff). I try telling myself I've already forgiven them, RUN AND HIDE, but I think I should try and make peace with my presence.

Mostly I'm afraid I'll regress to hatred if I spend time with these people. I can't stand the arrogance of someone who has basically given up in my eyes.

I hope someone sees something I'm not seeing in this situation. Please help.

07-22-2008, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
LifeWork Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 30	Facing a personal challenge Okay, so I've been invited to a summer house by my old friend, one I've known for years. Almost the whole of my former social circle is going there. I believe they don't think nice things about me, but I also know they don't think nice things about themselves. I don't like their escapist lifestyle, or their energy draining presence, but I think I could gain some peace of mind by going and trying to forgive them, due to past resentment (lots of stupid stuff). I try telling myself I've already forgiven them, RUN AND HIDE, but I think I should try and make peace with my presence. Mostly I'm afraid I'll regress to hatred if I spend time with these people. I can't stand the arrogance of someone who has basically given up in my eyes. I hope someone sees something I'm not seeing in this situation. Please help.