Erasing our mistakes takes time. The actual leaf has blown away, but the stain it left on the pavement remains for all to see over a long period of time.
I totally hear you!!!!! Even with all my studying, I want to run away from the stresses of life.
But...we must stand together in the knowledge that we can change our own stress levels by changing how we wish to think about situations.
For example--a particular relative might be joining you for the holidays---one who is less than pleasant. Here is your chance to see things differently.
Why is that person unpleasant? Who hurt that person in childhood?
How much compassion can you find to realize that person may never change his/her way of thinking...knowing that you are trying your best to do just that?
Look for the blessings, and the holidays will surprise you with more of the same. Look for the drama...and ...you know what happens...
i suffer from thinking about my stupid mistakes. :-(
ReplyDeletedo you have advise for me?
Hi,
DeleteI know the feeling. Then I realized the whole journey is to learn to forgive ourselves!
Automatically, we then forgive others. This is the true liberation of the mind--everything has a reason and a season.
Learning to reflect back and see the lesson is the magic to a happier life.
~D~
omg would like to run away from the holdidays but have to be good for my kids and family.
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteI totally hear you!!!!! Even with all my studying, I want to run away from the stresses of life.
But...we must stand together in the knowledge that we can change our own stress levels by changing how we wish to think about situations.
For example--a particular relative might be joining you for the holidays---one who is less than pleasant. Here is your chance to see things differently.
Why is that person unpleasant? Who hurt that person in childhood?
How much compassion can you find to realize that person may never change his/her way of thinking...knowing that you are trying your best to do just that?
Look for the blessings, and the holidays will surprise you with more of the same. Look for the drama...and ...you know what happens...
Have a wonderful season of Light and Love XO
~D~