Melody Beattie writes:
Stop trying so hard to control things. It is not our job to control people, outcomes, circumstances, and life. Maybe in the past we couldn’t trust and let things happen. But we can now. The way life is unfolding is good. Let it unfold.
Stop trying so hard to do better, be better, and be more. Who we are and the way we do things is good enough for today.
Who we were and the way we did things yesterday was good enough for that day.
Ease up on ourselves. Let go. Stop trying so hard.
Today, I will let go. I will stop trying to control everything. I will stop trying to make myself be and do better, and I will let myself be.” via Just For Today Meditations » Blog.
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Bright, shiny objects! 
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“Co-Dependent No More” was one of the first “sel-help” books I ever read. And that was decades before going to school for a psych degree. She is still one of the best resources out there, and I appreciate you reminding me of that!
Warm Regards,
Jan
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Melody’s stuff is my greatest weapon against codependency and I share it here often so others can benefit too…
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