"The Love Commandment"
I know people like that. In fact I have quite a few a in my family, my husband’s family and others, in friends and acquaintances...it is really so very sad, and prayer is what we should seek to do first and foremost for them. And if an opportunity presents itself... maybe then we can reach out to help them?!
I have felt the pain from these hurting people, and while I understand and even have compassion for them, I also know when not to drink from the same cup of pain, hurt and sorrow again.
And when to protect my loved ones and myself. Through Action, Prayer and yes through Magick. I will and do defend myself, as I believe in Traditional Witchcraft the Goddess would have me to do.
If they, (the people who are hurting and needy) will let you reach out to them, try to do so. Many will not accept your help and some will. Use your personal insight, wisdom and good judgment in this area.
I think we can only hope that people who truly do understand that to love others, you must first learn to love yourself...as we all are, flaws and all. Accept ourselves, letting others love us where we are at in our life.
There are some of us who actually can and will do this, without judgments. As it should be. For who are we to judge others? Are we perfect, without flaws? I think not.
I know I am not.
I am today a stronger and much more empowered woman and have and am still raising up our daughters to be strong within and without, to know (I hope!) their self-worth and to be empowered as well.
And that to be a strong woman can and may intimidate many persons, to know if it does then you know that there are other’s who will not fear strength, and can become good and true friends.
My dear departed Mother taught me that, and also to have friends you must first be a friend. She was a wise woman, with such common sense. I miss her, but feel her presence nearby like an angel hovering at my elbow or resting in that special corner of my mind and heart.
Blessed Be,
~STARRA~(updated 8/2006)
