Accordingly, the stars agree with my newfound *realization (see below). The following is an except from my daily horoscope:

"...and while it is fine and civilized to look out for others' interests, have you considered extending the same courtesy to yourself?"

I forgot to take my St. John's Wart this morning and I can tell. Things seem a little more, oh, lets just say I'm having a little more trouble warding off some sporadic downers today. I could blame the missed herbs, or I could chalk it up to (hate to admit it) lingering sadness from last Friday's chance encounter with the ex, and the feelings that I need to help him somehow. I could also top it off with the fact that Monday afternoon was spent in a nasty e-fight with my cousin. Certain things were said that, although apologized for, really can never be taken back. I'm sure I'll bury it and forgive like I always do. After all, dealing with it this way leaves me, generally, a happier person. And, although it was an awful experience, *it did help me realize that I can't live my life trying to please everyone. Doing that is really getting in the way of my growth, and really confusing me. Hmmmm. What shall I do about this?