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Some of you that have been around long enough may remember a project I did a few years back called The Earl Project. It was based off the TV “My Name is Earl” in which a guy tries to right wrongs that took place in his past. My version of this was to not only right wrongs but to really try to come to an understanding, and peace, with people in my life I didn’t like or didn’t get along with. Most attempts went really well. I only became friends with one person but it was successful in that I reached a place of peace and understanding with almost everyone else. You would be amazed at how things can change with a person when you have the “We don’t get along but we need to come to an understanding” conversation. Not to say that it automatically becomes all butterflies and rainbows but things can change. It takes ome of the fight out of a situation, on both sides if you are really committed to going into it with an open mind.
I have learned a few things along the way. First, you can’t do it alone. The other person has to be open to it which, at least at first, isn’t easy. Second, some people just enjoy having crazy drama in their lives and nothing will change that. Third, and most important, you need to know when to walk away. It is ok to give up on some people despite shared DNA, shared friendships, or whatever the reason you think you have to keep this person around.
I have learned a few things along the way. First, you can’t do it alone. The other person has to be open to it which, at least at first, isn’t easy. Second, some people just enjoy having crazy drama in their lives and nothing will change that. Third, and most important, you need to know when to walk away. It is ok to give up on some people despite shared DNA, shared friendships, or whatever the reason you think you have to keep this person around.