To Prasadini on Family approval, etc

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Prasadini wrote:

 

>> In my personal experience I have found that the people who are the most

>> critical of my lifestyle choices, i.e.my spirituality, being a

>> vegetarian, and then becoming sick with what turned out to be chronic

>> Lyme disease - not a lifestyle choice - but they somehow see it that way

>> - have been people who have smoked several packs of cigarettes a day,

>> and have been alcoholics. Seriously!

>> ...One such person has said for over 20 years that all I need is a few

>> belts of scotch and a good steak. Oh yeah, that will get rid of Lyme

>> disease.In the meantime this person has such severe reactions to alcohol

>> that he has to go to the ER when he drinks and has been warned that it

>> would kill him - but he still drinks! A very wise person indeed, one

>> whose sage advice should be heeded. I'll run right out and get that

scotch.

 

>> ...It all comes down to three things: a) in the words of a very wise

friend

>> "what a person says about you says more about them than it does about

you."

>> b) don't let nasty people have such power over you (us, me).

>> c) take refuge in Mother - She loves us no matter what - and we should

>> love ourselves the way She does.

 

 

Dear Prasadini,

 

We have so much in common, and I bless you for sharing your experience. I'm

not sure I was aware you have Lyme disease. Some of the symptoms are similar

to Fibromyalgia, and one specialist I went to see tested me for Lyme, but I

didn't have it. I know it is very difficult, and

I am amazed that you are able to do the kind of work you do. The three

things you mention above are a wonderful recipe for peace of mind. I'm going to

put it in my cook book, and make sure I stir up a batch every day. Blessings ~

Linda