Kindness calendar

Do I only blog when I'm feeling good? No, probably equal amounts. Some bad things have been happening lately yes, but also some positive things; honestly I just haven't had any inspiration to want to write.

My Nan gave me this Kindness Calendar for a 'do good, feel good December' the other day, albeit a little late to start, I thought I'd pick a few that seem good for my blog and don't force beliefs on me; such as  the one which tells me to eat less meat. I'm not a vegan and I don't plan on becoming one even if it is an awful thing not to do- sorry, not sorry.💁

Anyway the one I picked  for today was 'Notice when you're hard on yourself or others, and be kind instead.'

I have friends with autism and sometimes I get frustrated because their thinking sequence doesn't work the same as mine. I'm not always mindful that my reactions can cause them pain, even when I genuinely mean well. This is something I am always trying to be better at; to be just as understanding and sensitive to their needs as I expect people to be to mine. 

Going on from this, I also have to remind myself that my reactions are justified sometimes, and that I am not a bad person for it. Did it come across how they wanted it to? Perhaps not. Am I still upset about it? Yes. It's about not compromising yourself, but also not forcing another person to compromise themselves to make you feel better, but working a way round the situation so you can both learn and understand where the other is coming from. 

I have to be mindful of myself, too, and remember I am only human and I will make mistakes and that's okay.