Dinner on the Table at 6

Tragedy, loss, sorrow, grief......all words that have an impact on or lives. Sometimes when we experience these impacts we react in ways that are not the norm for us. We are thrust into a world of decision making, responsibility, and actions that are done quickly and without much preparation and which can led to stress and worry. During times of stress we say and do things to our loved ones that we would not normally say or do.

I have experienced this over the past 10 months and have seen it among loved ones. We have experienced 2 episodes of loss and it has made me realize that nothing is worth the bitterness or tension that may evolve. Bitterness can lead to hate which can sour a life. Grudges and a non-forgiving attitude do nothing but harm both parties and increase your own worry and stress. Forgiving someone does not absolve them of the wrong that you experienced. It can simply free you to live a life that isn't anchored to the hurt and resentment of past events. Do not allow old drama to determine your behavior.

I am going to try and live my life without it being anchored to the past. I have pulled up old anchors and life will be better. My prayer is for my loved ones to pull up their anchors too and make peace with the events of the past year and let loose of the bitterness, grudges and resentment that we experienced at a time in our lives that was tested far too severely. Our circle has been broken but we can join hands and hearts and close that circle and embrace our good fortune of having each other to hold onto.