For Me For Momma

What do I struggle with?
I asked myself this question recently? It took me a minute to decide, first I was a little bit bothered by the fact that it took me even a minute to figure this out. Then I decided to go easy on myself for once...ask anyone this and they would probably have to think about it for at least a second.
Right?
Well, a few days to be perfectly honest.
Since we all know how perfect I am.
Did I mention my ego?
So, I decided, obviously this is what I struggle with. I definitly put more time and mental energy into other's problems, in order to avoid facing my own internal conflicts. Brilliant. Not only do I come off as a self-less problem solver and a great listener, but I don't have to face my own issues.
Ordinarily, this is something that I would pat myself on the back for. But since I was specifically making an effort to figure out what my own shortcomings as a person are, I had to face reality. Not my best friend, let me tell you.
My Mother recently came to visit. Most of us have a Mother. I happen to have a wonderful one. The best. Insightful, smart, spiritual, but with enough of a sordid past that she TRULY understands LIFE. Not only that but she is an awesome cook, beautiful, quirky, loud, great sense of humor, well I could go on all day, really. Not only all of this, but she never, ever, hesitates to tell me how it is, and sugar coats nothing. So when MOMMA says something, even if you aren't "listening" per say, her insights will pop into your brain unwittingly. Hence, the shortcomings.
So my Mom said, you never give anything a chance, once it becomes difficult, even for a second you quit trying.
Except, in love. That is my own sentiment.
But otherwise, she was right.
So for me, I am going to take the high road from now on. For my Momma.