Yesterday I Was.....

Yesterday I was presented with a scenario where what I assumed was a getting to know you coffee turned into something else entirely.

It proved to be an opportunity where I was able to see how far I have come on my journey through life.

In the past I have been an easy target for the manipulators and bullies of the world.

 Reading the situation within seconds I realised that things were not going to be as I thought. Not wishing to be rude I decided to sit down to have a coffee and give this person the benefit of the doubt I immediately felt.

Yet within minutes I was confident in knowing that I would not be seeing this person again.

This obsessed zealot wasted no time in becoming rude and condescending and talking at me telling me that I was albeit a lost cause. It appears according to him,  that I didn't understand the meaning of life and that his way was the only way to live. At points during this tirade I did have to suppress laughter as I understood that this would have made the situation worse. I mean who behaves like this on a first time coffee date? 

After a time I gathered up the disposable coffee cups stood up and stated thanks but no thanks this is not for me. Which seemed to enrage this person even more, stating that I had a closed mind and virtually was a lost cause, according to him. 

In the past I attest I would allow myself to be moulded and manipulated out of sheer desperation of having a human connection. 

Yesterday though I was confident in standing in my truth and as I kindly stated your way may work for you, however I have my own way of navigating the world. 

So once again thank you but no thanks. 

I immediately saw what a beautiful gift this encounter was, I was confident and calm seeing how completely comfortable I am within my own being, with my own way of life and my belief system. 

I do not need to conform nor change to satisfy anyone else.

I am not desperate, I am secure and contented in my life.

 I also saw with great clarity that I don't require anyone to share my life story unless they see me and accept for for who I am. 

I saw this encounter as a blessing gifting me validation of staying true to my heart and to continue walking my life in my own unique and authentic way......