The Heart Principle

But big life events change people, and the truth is I’m different now. I’m still figuring everything out

I do have a pet. He’s a rock. His name is, very creatively, Rock.

I ran yesterday for three hours, and I’m at it again today even though my left knee’s been acting up. I just can’t seem to stop. Lately, it’s the only thing that keeps my mind off stuff.

I’m aware of how drained I am on every level

You can’t please everyone

I’m terrified that if I slip, if I fail, everyone will stop loving me, and where will I be then?

Now . . . people have expectations, and I can’t stand knowing that I might disappoint them.”

But people will,

People like me better when I make them feel good about themselves. So I’m constantly assessing her reaction and editing my words to appeal to her.

Being tough on myself isn’t working now, though. I can’t try harder than I already am