Speaking as a former angsty teenage girl
, no amount of reasoning with me would have done any good. Even if I knew what you were saying was true or useful, I would have gone against it, just because I
could. *insert sulky, moody face here*
But, I would have loved to have a cool older brother who was just 'there' for me, but in no way trying to assert any kind of authority.
Don't join in the drama or the pity-parties, but let her know if there's anything you can do, and like Mark said, maybe look for signals about what she wants, and then surprise her with something nice, to show you have been paying attention, and that perhaps everyone in the whole entire world is not so horrible!
Man, I would have been so happy if, for instance, a relative remembered some obscure band that I was into, and then bought a CD for me!
Also, as George says, make sure you are looking after your own energy (via meditation, or whatever helps you), and perhaps use this as an exercise in your own personal development!
I know this is a long-shot, but as you have been discussing the nature of SR and awareness in another thread, perhaps ponder the thought that your sister (and everyone else) is just a projection of your consciousness. What lessons do you need to learn? Are you using Intention-Manifestation? Perhaps you could intend blissful happiness for your sister, and in turn, for yourself!
Lots of love,
Claire
P.S. WWSD? (what would Splinter do? - had to put a TMNT reference in there for ya!
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