I have a section on my site for “Odysseys”. I used this term because it can mean so many different things. A journey of discovery is what I have always seen it to be. As this new week begins, I’m writing about something a bit different. I have long been a believer in living in the NOW. Right here…..right now is all that we every really have. The news holds frightening tales of death and destruction all over our world each day. I’m not an ostrich by any means, but I choose to stay away from the news as much as I can since I feel it has a detrimental effect on my efforts to remain positive in the light of adversity.
The other word I want to write about today is “Forgiveness”. Without forgiveness we are at a stand still. Lord knows we have all had negative experiences in our past that add to who we are, what has happened to us and how we relate to each moment. Some of these experiences have to do with finances, some with loss and some with feelings of betrayal. We all have a story. I think that being human has this aspect built in as a challenge for us all to rise above the mere state of being a human and find that quiet spirit that lies deep within us all.
There are no exceptions to this……none. I made a vow never to bring politics or religion into this blog when I began writing it a year and a half ago. My life has been filled with all sorts of challenges during that time that readers never even know about. I have chosen this blog as my way to express my love for where I live as well as the joy I find in simple things each day.
I think I chose to write these words today because I want my readers to take a look at their lives and see what is holding them back from fully living each day. If there is someone who hurt you that you’re continuing to hold bitterness for…..let it go. You don’t have to verbally forgive them, just let the issue go….deep within your heart. Holding on to the hurt is not hurting the other person…..it’s destroying you and your peace of mind.
This is a world of cause and effect. And I truly believe that you get back what you give out. That said….I’m beginning this new week on a positive note. I’m finally feeling better and I am so grateful for that in a way I have never been before. I embrace growth…..change……life and love in ways I have not before. Join me in erasing the past and beginning with a clean slate today! I’m starting each day with prayer and going over a mental list of things I am so very grateful for. I’m ending each day adding to that list with wonderful things that happened during the day….even if that thing is as simple as climbing the stairs normally again. The longer I live the more I see the importance of health…..the temporary state of finances and the opportunity to forgive and move on with life. It’s a wonderful world, only misshaped by misunderstanding and a stubborn resolve on the parts of so many never to forgive and forget. It’s essential to our well being. It’s our responsibility to teach the art of forgiveness to our children, and in so doing those lessons will reach out to the world in a healing way. I know this to be true and I hope you will join me.
5 Responses
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Tracy Says:
Well stated and an excellent post
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Jan Says:
Thanks for sharing, Melissa! XX
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Gwyn Littell Says:
All will add is “Amen”! Negativity is just not worth it.
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Marisa Franca @ All Our Way Says:
We stopped listening to the news in the morning a few years ago — it was coloring our day in a negative light. We listen to soft music and talk. We also have stopped our newspaper — no we’re not running away – we do catch up throughout the day but we simply can’t remain positive and upbeat with this barrage of negativity. Good for you Melissa. As long as there is a person you’re angry at — they hold power over you. Let it go and there is peace and contentment.
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Melissa Says:
Thank you all for your comments! Marisa, I’m with you…not running away, but just consciously deciding what I will and won’t allow into my thoughts. Can’t wait to meet you when ya’ll get back to the island!
