Whenever I run into JW's that were my friends in the past....who of course snub me now....it still tears at my heart and self-esteem. I know that it shouldn't - and I know logically that I'm on the right path now - but it's like a victim of abuse who has broken free from their abuser..they still flinch.
Well - a while back I decided that I needed a "new me" - so I've been making a lot of positive changes. I have been working out regularly (weights & running), I'm back into a size 8 dress, and since I'm 5'7" that's not bad - I got a new hairdo, been tanning - the works. Not that I'm shallow and care only about looks - I was just feeling down and frumpy so decided to get busy and resolve the problem. And the biggest change is my relationship with my Lord - it has grown so much in the past year!
So yesterday I run into some x-friends again. As I have resolved NOT to play their game I, as usual, smile and wave. They snub me. Well - I'm feeling pretty good yesterday with my new look and all - so I decide to walk past them a few times and continue to smile (really bug them - onery aren't I?!) Then it hits me - what would be the funnest and most outrageous thing to do that would totally floor my x-friends?????
Well - how about singing gospel songs outloud? Yep - I sang with my little 5 year old girl all the way to our car "this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine..." D@mn that was fun.
So my new gig is......when I run into them I'm going to start whistling, humming, or singing those sunday school songs I'm learning now at my new Church. I don't know why - but it takes the sting out of the situation.
Anyone else have little tricks they would like to share that make these akward situations easier?