Have you ever had someone you looked up to, respected and love tell you, “Have a nice life.”? It felt like a dagger straight into my heart when one of my aunts said it to me. She said it just before she left my grandfather’s funeral decades ago. But those words still hurt today. I realize now as an adult that when she said them, it had absolutely nothing to do with me.

For some reason her words kept playing over and over again in my head last night so it inspired me to write this post.

It is hard when you come to the realization that what you feel for other people can mean absolutely nothing. You may pray for them everyday. Think of them often. Wonder what they are up to but you aren’t even on their radar. Yep. It hurts. They may not even realize the hurt they are causing.

But it’s okay. Don’t let the actions and behavior of others stop you from being the kind hearted, loving and amazing person you are. Yes, this is a big note to myself. But I figure others may need to read them/hear them.

Keep your head up. Focus on all the good things and blessings around you. There really is plenty to be grateful and thankful for.