Private Property

Sometimes it seems that people....perhaps especially women?......allow trespassers to roam around in their minds and hearts.  Those who are uninvited.  Who need to move  on or move out.  Who need to not take up the time and trouble that it takes to clean up and get ready for them....like they are welcomed guests.
Some people are not worth entertaining in the deep parts of our lives.  Sure, we interact with them.  We can even care for them.  But they are like poachers......they shouldn't be allowed to roam within our minds and hearts.  Because they do harm.  They seek to destroy.  They don't take care.  They don't take an interest.  They simply want to be there to prove that they can be.  To do as they please.  They aren't the sorts that are bringing in joy, wonder and happiness.  They are the ones that cause the bad dreams, the uncomfortable feelings, the heartache, the sadness.
So, maybe it's time for us to post no trespassing signs on our minds.  Figuratively of course.  Reminding ourselves to guard our hearts.  And to keep those out who seek to destroy hope, peace and joy.
It's not only a right...it's a responsibility.  Can't function when we allow others to steal who we are and who we are meant to be.  We've got to get them (and their ideas) out of our heads.
Think I need to go make a sign...
grace to you.