Conversation With Myself by Nelson Mandela. I was excited to pull this from my stack of books. This book jacket is beautiful. The detail of the close-up picture of a smiling Mandela, with a face full of beauty and wisdom, is breathtaking. I just knew it was going to be delightful. How could it not be? It’s Mandela, and the forward of the book was written by former president Barack Obama. Sadly, that is where the joy ended. Now, I understand that Nelson Mandela is a change manager, and I adore and respect him. However, this book did not make my 50-page mark, it left me feeling the same way I did when readingLorraine Hansberry’s autobiography. The format does not flow. This is not your typical biography. There is no chronological order in Mandela’s archives, including excerpts of conversations, letters, speeches, and diary entries. You do get to see the influences and the struggle Mandela went through by some of the pieces written by the amazing man himself, or correspondence from friends, but it’s just too much to try to put together the rambling style that was presented in the book.
I’m an avid gardener in a suburban neighborhood, and in turn, I meet lots of neighbors. There’s one lady who keeps stopping by with questions for her yard, which I’m happy to share. However, she asked if I would go with her to the local nursery to help her select ones for her garden bed, to which I agreed. She canceled at the last minute both times via text. No apologies were given.
Since then, she’s knocked on my door and continues to text me with questions, without a please or thank you. Her last text said she was able to pick up the plants on a specific day but wasn’t feeling well enough to plant them (hint hint).
All this after I’ve told her no that doesn’t work for me.
My husband suggested quoting her my rate for services; however, I have no desire to communicate on any level with her. Is it rude to block her and ignore her? – Garden Plot
Yeah, it’s a little rude. Sometimes blocking is the only recourse, though. Before you do that, though, have you tried telling her directly that you can’t be her garden go-to anymore because of the cancellations and the lack of appreciation? That may be opening up a can of worms, and not the kind that are good for soil aeration. But if you block her without a conversation, it’s not like she doesn’t know where you live. Probably best to say, “enough is enough” and let nature run its course.
Reflect on one moment this week where you said ‘yes’ when you wanted to say ‘no.’ How could you respond differently next time?”
Your energy is sacred, and protecting it is an act of self-love. Boundaries allow you to show up fully and joyfully for the things and people that matter most. By choosing peace over guilt, you’re teaching others how to honor you, too. Keep choosing yourself—you are worth it.
What inspires me now. We’re meant to evolve, and I think people miss that. When we don’t move with life, ultimately, things do come to a grinding halt, and then we’re forced to let go. So, if you’re feeling lost, there’s nothing wrong with you. Actually, there’s something very right with you. –Brianna Wiest
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