Ep. 26: Salt Looks Like Sugar – How to Spot the Difference & Protect Your Energy

Welcome to the Country Proud Living Podcast, I am your host LoriLynn!It is good to recognize those in your life that have your best interest at heart and those that don't. When you are on a journey of improving your lot in life some will not like how growth looks on you. They will try to keep you where they would like you to be and will not be supportive. The worst part as they may seem to support you when in actuality they don't.  Learn to note the difference. I am not saying to drop all your relationships but to be aware of those who have your back and those that don't. Sorry to say that a lot of times this is even your relatives. Salt looks like sugar as they say! You need to be your own advocate and not expect others to advocate for you. It is your responsibility and a form of self-respect to do so.Don't just listen to what people say, watch what they do. Actions speak louder than words. Observe my friend and you will start to see things more clearly.  Our lives are greatly affected by who we choose to surround ourselves with, and spotting someone who doesn’t necessarily have your best interest at heart is a critical skill when learning to foster your own happiness and emotional evolution.Being NICE is when you are polite to people and treat people well. Being KIND is when you care about people and show you care. If you pay attention you will recognize this difference in how the people you surround yourself with behave. You'll also find ways you can improve to spread more loving kindness to others in your life. One of the less discussed but equally significant aspects of relationships is their role in personal growth and development.  Friends and family often act as mirrors, reflecting our strengths and weaknesses, thus enabling us to understand ourselves better. They challenge us, celebrate our successes, and support us through failures. HELPFUL LINKS:https://www.renewallodge.com/how-to-spot-people-who-dont-want-what-is-best-for-you/https://www.powerofpositivity.com/strong-friendships-are-important/Let me know if there is something you would like to learn more about in the color & design, nurture & empower space? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by today! Please subscribe to the podcast by clicking plus follow at the upper right. Click those three little dots at the top right & copy the link to share the show with your friends and family. Please leave me a review. This is truly one of the only ways to help my podcast grow. I just want you to know what it means to me that you're here today. I know everyone's time is valuable and it means a lot. Thank you. Love and light, Lori Lynn.Please share this podcast with your like minded friends and family and  subscribe to never miss an episode!  If you have questions, ideas of topics you would like to learn more about or you want to work with me. Inquires can be sent to [email protected] LINKS TO CONNECT WITH ME:   : )MY WEBSITE: www.countryproudliving.comMY IG:  www.instagram.com/lorilynn_countryproudlivingPINTEREST: https://pin.it/3mX6xMNcRMY ART GALLERY: https://lorilynn-o-uter.pixels.com/MY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olafsonloriMY PODCAST:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-proud-living-nurturing-home-empowered-self/id1715855014BUZZSPROUT: https://countryproudliving.buzzsprout.comSpotify, iHeart, the pod can be found anywhere you choose to listen!