Lesson Learned
Today I had my family over for a Christmas Eve celebration. There were about 20 people in all and each one of them special in their own way. My heart was filled with love and the energy was all about enjoying the moment. Some danced, some sang, some had a political dialog and some sat quietly observing and taking it all in.
The diversity of my family, African American, Hispanic, French, Italian, Mexican, Irish and German to name a few makes our family a truly embracing one that reaches out to others like the few who were in attendance who did not have an occasion of their own or whose family does not live in Chicago. They became part of the family today and my observation was that they felt accepted and loved. All in all it was a beautiful event that honored the people who love me and those whom I love.
Then to my dismay I receive an email from one of the condo association members stating that the board members believe me to be "a liar". I have to admit that the first inclination was to get mad. I had reported the dates that the management company missed the cleaning of the common areas in our building and as a result of my complaint I was labeled a liar and told that no one believes me. I couldn't help thinking that it would have been polite to call me a liar after the holidays had passed simply to be considerate of the fact that we are celebrating such a sacred holiday. But what I know in my spirit is that ego is much stronger than fear. My response is simply that they believe what they like and that God and I know that I did not make it all up.
I think that the lesson here is that we often operate from a place of fear and of egotism. When others accuse us of something we haven't done the answer is simply to validate who we are and move on, because the person being accusatory is likely that trait which he accuses others of and is experiencing some fear or anger. It is tempting to say something in anger to someone like this but it only gives them more reason to act out their fears and turn it into a drama.
The day was an expression of light and dark and I am so glad that the light out shined the darkness. I feel like I learned this lesson that the darkness can often be healed with light. When I take an inventory of the day what I am left with is love. When I look back at the smiles, laughter and connection of all my family members I know that this is the meaning of life and that this is the lesson that I want to recall and replay.
I want to end this by asking everyone out there to document the times that the light healed your darkness and to take an inventory of all the wonderful characteristics in you that represent the whole person that you are. Lastly, I would like you to pray for those you perceive as hurtful or unkind. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The diversity of my family, African American, Hispanic, French, Italian, Mexican, Irish and German to name a few makes our family a truly embracing one that reaches out to others like the few who were in attendance who did not have an occasion of their own or whose family does not live in Chicago. They became part of the family today and my observation was that they felt accepted and loved. All in all it was a beautiful event that honored the people who love me and those whom I love.
Then to my dismay I receive an email from one of the condo association members stating that the board members believe me to be "a liar". I have to admit that the first inclination was to get mad. I had reported the dates that the management company missed the cleaning of the common areas in our building and as a result of my complaint I was labeled a liar and told that no one believes me. I couldn't help thinking that it would have been polite to call me a liar after the holidays had passed simply to be considerate of the fact that we are celebrating such a sacred holiday. But what I know in my spirit is that ego is much stronger than fear. My response is simply that they believe what they like and that God and I know that I did not make it all up.
I think that the lesson here is that we often operate from a place of fear and of egotism. When others accuse us of something we haven't done the answer is simply to validate who we are and move on, because the person being accusatory is likely that trait which he accuses others of and is experiencing some fear or anger. It is tempting to say something in anger to someone like this but it only gives them more reason to act out their fears and turn it into a drama.
The day was an expression of light and dark and I am so glad that the light out shined the darkness. I feel like I learned this lesson that the darkness can often be healed with light. When I take an inventory of the day what I am left with is love. When I look back at the smiles, laughter and connection of all my family members I know that this is the meaning of life and that this is the lesson that I want to recall and replay.
I want to end this by asking everyone out there to document the times that the light healed your darkness and to take an inventory of all the wonderful characteristics in you that represent the whole person that you are. Lastly, I would like you to pray for those you perceive as hurtful or unkind. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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