My daughter began telling me all about her day. The tone got darker as she spoke about a little girl she was having some troubles with (let's call the girl Julie to keep her real identity private). "Mom, Julie just keeps bothering me. She looks at me funny. She says mean things. She follows me around. I can't stand her. I don't want to see her on Monday. It makes me uncomfortable when I am around her. . ." The stories about Julie went on for about ten minutes.
Finally I said, "Maggie, you can have a few more minutes to say anything else you need to express about Julie. Then, we are going to take Julie out of your head. It's the weekend. You won't see Julie. You don't have to give her so much free space in your head."
So Maggie rambled on for her allotted time. Then, I said, "Okay, time is up." I symbolically put my hand on her head. I said, "Let's say a prayer and ask God to help you with this situation with Julie. When I finishing praying, I am going to take Julie out of your head." Maggie laughed. She thought that was funny.
So we prayed together. Then, I pretended to crack open her head and I scooped Julie out of her brain. I opened my window and together we said a "Bye, bye" to Julie for the weekend.
Cool thing is, it worked! Maggie didn't speak about Julie the entire weekend. . . that is, until Sunday late at night when she began thinking about the week ahead.
Maggie took Julie out of her head for a few days. The result: peace of mind.
How many people do you allow to take up space in your head? Do you give them free rent and free reign to wreak havoc upon your life even when they aren't physically present?
All too often this can happen.
So today, why not give this idea a try -- get the person OUT OF YOUR HEAD.
Yes, symbolically take the person you are upset with out of your head. Create some inner space for healthier, happier thoughts and emotions. And, then, when you encounter that tough person, be certain that you will find the energy and power to deal with them in that moment.
Wishing you peace,
Patricia Omoqui, The Thought Dr.
www.patriciaomoqui.com
