Oh, my goodness. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Don’t we all want to be the best we can, pray for those who simply don’t hear our perspective, and yes, let God control our relationships. This book is certainly not the end all, but has great perspective that I enjoyed. Not all God’s answers are found here…that would be found in His scriptures. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here.

When we see our family or friends heading for trouble, we don’t keep clapping while they are about to drive their life off a cliff! Love would require us to gently speak truth or perspective to that person…not ignore the problem, not to excuse it. It’s a tough position to be in! But…when we have shared our concerns…we must let go and let them run their own life and try not to foster codependency or enablement. If that person wants help then they will need to request that they want that from me.

It may come down to boundaries…sometimes a relationship will end. Sometimes the relationship will change, maybe permanently. It is okay. Not all relationships are for all seasons or stages in life; not all friendships will endure a lifetime. Acquaintances, colleagues, friends, close friends, family, and “frenemies”.

You still care about the person, you usually wish them well, but your journey is not theirs, and vice versa. You can be a balcony person by not being a gossip, keeping old confidences, and not engaging in snarky stuff. Let go, Let God. Your paths may cross again later, and maybe a new period of growth in the relationship may evolve. In the interim, embrace your best self for your own sake.

oh, thank you so much. My sister gave me that sweet book and I knew I couldn’t keep it to myself. So many good reminders and a precious read! Glad you enjoyed it and so thankful that you are here! Can’t wait to meet at Haven!

Isn’t a great reminder? See, your encouragement to me has you already speaking from that balcony! I’m working on staying on that balcony, too. Happy weekend, friend!

Thank you, Elizabeth! Love sharing life with you in the group. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. SOOOOOO appreciated! And, do order that sweet book! It is so good to go back to as a reminder to stay on that balcony!! Have a great weekend!

As for this post this is beautiful, I hope that I am always a balcony person or at least I try to be. I am off to order this book!

This is so good, Leslie. I’m striving for that balcolny. xo