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Yes, ANN Counselor, Lesbian & Happy you were smart to distance yourself from the noise I like to call it, that affects our thoughts and spirit. We are made to feel guilty if we don't entrap ourselves within another's tormenting prison.

Guilt is a strong motivator that tears away at the light. You see, some guilt we own, we face it, forgive ourselves and try to move forward so that we don't imprison ourselves. It is hard to share the light from within a dark cell, thus the pure thing to do is make amends and walk in the path of the light again.

Other times guilt is "laid upon us." It may be from a friend or even a loved one, but it is a dark tool meant to pull another into the shadows. "Misery enjoys company."

Thus, saying "Sorry, but no thank you," just means that we certainly understand they are distraught or outraged by something or more likely they feel they've suffered an "injustice," because that word can fit so many maladies. But they cannot be helped if they refuse to take the steps necessary to change that which is in their own control.

"Injustice" is broad, cannot be defined easily, can be made quite subjective, being expressed in such a dire way as to make one feel emotional guilt. Emotional guilt blocks our joy, peace of mind, and filters the light, thus we cast shadows. Denying our own joy is denying a gift from our Creator.


Webbie