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June 1, 2003
Question
I seem to have given up on my relationships. What can I do? No matter how hard I try, I seem to alienate friends and relatives. I am a loving person, filled with a great desire to help others and make them happy. Why is it that my friends resent my opinions even when they ask for them (I'm just trying to help)? I don't have all the answers, but I do feel I read people very well and hence their desire to ask me to give advice. Should I just not be honest any longer?
Answer
This question is asked so often. You are right, people often ask for our opinions when, in actuality, they really don't want to hear them. Being able to read people well can be a frustrating asset to your life. Even if you're 100% correct about your friend's relationship, she may not want to hear that truth at this moment. So, your responsibility as an aware person must go one step further. You must decide when not to offer your insights. You may be biting your tongue regularly for some time, but that's better than losing friends. You are a very compassionate person. Don't give up on relationships, just practice knowing when and how to share. Remember, you cannot make anyone else happy no matter how hard you try. Just be a supportive friend and let them approach you for your truth.
Question
For the last few months I've been dealing with Depression. This is the third time around for me and depression. I left my last job after almost being shot while doing it. I work in the Mental Health Field. I love working with children. I will be going back to school to complete my BS degree work in hopes to getting a better job in the same field. Will I come out of this healthy and happy? Not working during all my healing process has been extra hard on my wife. I truly want to get better.
Answer
I do believe you will come through this and be able to feel more in control of your emotions and offer much to others. Trust your wife to understand.
I feel that going back to school would be wonderful for you. You need to be in a position to offer a good listening ear to many. You do, of course, have to take good care of yourself. Watch the depression and take whatever meansures necessary to keep yourself balanced.
Depression can originate in many energy areas but I feel yours comes from the throat center. That center that focuses on truth, relaxation, sleep issues, etc. Make sure to share your complete truth whenever it's needed. Get the right amount of sleep (not too much or too little), and relax regularly.
Hello and thank you for your heart-felt question.
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