Elephant Journal Articles Week of 5.16.16
It’s been a busy week for my Elephant Journal Articles!
Identifying the Masks That Hurt, Embracing the Masks that Heal
The Reality of Separation Consciousness
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/05/the-reality-of-separation-consciousness/
A New Era of Enlightened Relationships
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/05/a-new-era-of-enlightened-relationships/
6 Habits that Keep Us in the Fray, How to Rise Above it
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/05/6-habits-that-keep-us-in-the-fray-how-to-rise-above-it/
How to Stop, Breathe, Reboot
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/05/how-to-stop-breathe-reboot/
8 Suggestions for Surviving Hell
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/05/8-suggestions-for-surviving-hell/
I liked most of what you wrote in your elephant journal article about expectations. Some of it seemed very black and white though, with no gray area. I have an issue with the paragraph on self discipline.I think it’s perfectly acceptable to expect someone to be respectful, kind and loving. I’ve been in some very toxic relationships with very narcissistic men who defintely don’t know how to treat their partner. Of course I ended those relationships and now I’m very aware and careful not to get involved ever again with those kind of men, So some expectations are not just beliefs but being aware of your own needs and not tolerating mistreatment. I think you assumed most people would understand that mistreatment is not acceptable, but not all people reading those articles do. No one should blame themselves for having standards and not always being selfless in a healthy relationship.
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