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Originally Posted by roxyruby  I think those of us into Growth or PD have been through painful experiences that these type of people haven't
Maybe that is severe emotional trauma, severe physical pain, severe mistreatment, severe financial difficulties etc.
Therefore they didn't have a need to adapt, they didn't have a need to consciously change them-self to be a happier person. The normal style of life works for them and they are comfortable and happy. Therefore they have no interest in change.
We got into Personal Development because we were severely uncomfortable or unhappy, but now we might be comfortable and happy but keep doing it because we found out how useful it was.
But those other people don't have the necessary pain level to begin to be interested in it I guess.
And you don't HAVE to see your family members. It will take COURAGE but if they are not good for you, you don't have to hang around them. Who cares about what is socially acceptable, there are more important things than what people think. |
I agree with you, Roxy. In my case, it was intense emotional pain that made me take the path of personal growth. And I find it fortunate because for some people that is replaced by alcohol or drugs or something like that. Everyone has his/her own way of dealing with pain.
With family members it can become difficult sometime because they know you well and know how to push your buttons. Then you have to make a choice weather you want to play the game or not. It is this part that I find energy consuming.
Yes, I don't have to see them. I have not been very attached to my family and that is easier for me to do. In fact one of my goals this year is to move into an environment which is conducive to growth.