Energy Thieves

Digital 
"Sciatica"

Who the heck knows where these illustrations come from.  I have  objectively observed people my whole life.What  mother called critical, I knew to be analytical  in my quest to understand the world!

It's my experience human beings are the most interesting

diverse creatures on the planet. I have always found it amusing to people watch. Wondering the stories of those

passing by.

Lured by sad  tales of woe I used to be vulnerable to victim  types, An unhealthy pattern I was forced to abandon with depleting energy. Now I surround myself with loving, well rounded people instead. What an awakening that was!

Of course we all have glitches in our life. Relatives  who blame us for things wrong in their own life.  And supporting  friends and family in troubled times stands without reason. It's the chronic victims, whining twenty years later about the  same unresolved issues, that  always dragged me down! Empathizing, wanting to lend an ear and words of comfort  seemed to sabotage productive time. I like to think I'm slightly wiser now, and don't need to rescue everyone.It may sound callus, I promise it's not. Putting ourselves on the list is important, wish I knew that at a younger age!

If the truth be known, I must have been fulfilling my own voids by supporting the down trodden. I must have needed to feel needed. Possibly a diversion from my own problems. I will admit, it's much simpler keeping the energy thieves at bay!   

How about you? Have you weaned off the  energy robbers? Has it left you more time to be productive? I once  heard Barbara Sher lecture on the importance of letting those toxic relationship go as you age! Have you? Sure hope I have!