Funny about attitudes and beliefs, huh? People, especially families, are pretty entrenched in established attitudes and beliefs.
When somebody tries to step out of those familiar patterns or tries something new by moving into a new direction, it scares the bejesus outta people for it pushes them out of their comfort zone. In reaction to this discomfort, they pull you back because it is familiar to them. "Hey you! Not now. Too much, too fast."
Read this from a spiritual site just now and immediately thought of you, Heather. Bingo! Tailored just for you.
'It is time to leave behind entirely the idea that it matters what others think of you. This is even more important when the subject is what you know in your heart. No one else can tell you what to feel, what you should know in your bones, and how you should conduct yourself, especially when your newfound freedom allows you to be more generous, more forgiving, more loving and kind. It is silly when you think about it, isn't it, that even those who are in a position to benefit most from your new happiness and peace of mind are the ones who object most strenuously?'
