Comments on: step away from the karma. choosing not to get involved.

By: Not my drama | Prairie Girl by Day

Not my drama | Prairie Girl by Day — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:52:15 +0000

[...] peruse Danielle Laporte’s White Hot Truth. There it was – the perfect bit of wisdom: Step Away from the Karma. [...]

By: Maren Kate

Maren Kate — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:25:30 +0000

Wow, that story had me captivated through the entire post - stories really do that but especially this one- thanks for sharing :) touching, but also sad.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:25:36 +0000

Thanks for giving me something to think about. I definitely have a strong desire to be needed. But maybe that isn't really serving me or others. Hmmm....

By: DanielleLaPorte

DanielleLaPorte — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:06:27 +0000

naah, nothing that profound. I was going to cop a plea because I had some speaking gigs booked. but "I looked into her soul and saw that she's GUILTY!" mighta done the trick.

By: pearl mattenson

pearl mattenson — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:26:39 +0000

I love your honesty here Danielle.
I was recently in a similar situation and also was saved by the numbers in a way. I can't help but wonder. What would you have said if you needed to speak? I know I had a speech ready. Something about how I can't be impartial becasue I think I may already have formed an opinion or some such drivel. And I am glad I didn't have to use it becasue I think no matter what I said, I would have felt as if I didn't meet destiny with dignity.

By: DanielleLaPorte

DanielleLaPorte — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:17:58 +0000

I agree. I learned so much about the system and the people in it.

By: leahmcclellan

leahmcclellan — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:51:09 +0000

"It's not my drama, I can't solve this, I'm not responsible for you" was my refrain in the last week, but there's a very strong pull when it's family and it's assumed you share all family drama and, if you don't, there must be something wrong with you. Glad to see this very timely reminder in my mailbox this morning. Thanks :)

Really like your compassion for the accused woman, too. I can imagine the scene.

By: alligator_kate

alligator_kate — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:54:51 +0000

I've been thinking on this very topic as I'm involved in a huge volunteer project at the moment. I'm constantly checking in with myself-- trying to have the right energy around it-- not a martyr and not a savior-- simply doing something I love. The ego wants to jump in all the time, and not just mine.

Thanks for this thought provoking piece.

By: Liz Emmett-Mattox

Liz Emmett-Mattox — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:47:12 +0000

Oh yes- that feeling of self-importance. I'M the one to save the day here.... I realized at some point that I was kind of addicted to drama- and I loved being the one to help make it right. I've gotten much better at stepping back and asking if this situation really needs me or not. Mostly the answer is 'not.'
I also love your description of that feeling of utter clarity and utter power to shift things in the direction of your choosing. I've had those moments and there's nothing like them. That's POWER baby!

By: tonyaleigh

tonyaleigh — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:38:02 +0000

Dear God, I needed to hear this. "Step away from the drama" is my new mantra. Freedom always tasted delicious! Once again, thanks Danielle!