Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change. Life's too short to be anything .... but happy.
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Every now and then I get to witness yet another amazing healing take place within my family. Sometimes it is a huge A'HA moment and other times it's just a gentle shift in perception that can change an entire situation. Whichever case it may be, it is always heart-warming to watch as the healing takes bloom.
I belong to a fairly large family which comes with unlimited amounts of love and support, and it also comes with big personalities and strongly opinionated loved ones. Although this is what creates an interesting and dynamic family it also generates opportunities for misunderstandings, hurt feelings and lack of communication. This family never lacks for conversation. However, we have found it difficult at times to talk to each other when it comes to matters of the heart.
Life presented a perfect opportunity for another Divine healing this past weekend. And my family passed with flying colors. A comment was made between family members, and although I think the comment was expressed more from an observation point of view, it was heard as a judgmental comment . Feelings were hurt and a line had felt crossed. However, the most amazing thing took place immediately (communication). Once the person who had made the comment realized the other family member was hurt a sweet and honest apology was made. All was forgiven and the day moved on with enjoyment. Sometimes we can feel like we are being authentic when speak our mind freely but there are times when we should just ask ourselves first ~ is it true, is it kind, is it necessary.
The issue that happened was not major in any way but at one point in time it could of been. Due to the lack of honesty. The most valuable lesson we are learning as a family is to talk to one another not just with one another. We are responsible for teaching others how to treat us. Once again I was there to bare witness to lovingkindness and how it shifts the energy effortlessly when we remember to communicate. What keeps a group like us strong is the unconditional love and mutual respect for one another. This beautiful family of mine is beginning to let those protective guards down, opening up and sharing our vulnerable moments with each other and offering gentle heartfelt apologies when necessary. The pride that lives inside me is immeasurable ...I adore the fact that we are all evolving together.... (huge smile).
I saw this quote the other day and thought it was perfect in today's post. Apologizing: does not always mean you were wrong and the other person was right. It just means you value the relationship more than your ego. So so true!
We will still make mistakes with each other and still slip up from time to time with unsolicited advice and unnecessary comments, however, we are a family that is deeply invested in each others happiness and after all, life is to short to live any other way.........Love ~ Love ~ Love
Tina
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