Firstly, I have to say that this is a beautiful photo... I told you so already, but it's such a happy one🤗 And my gosh, you are such a cutie pie too, hehe 💗 quite adorable, Ms. Dreems...
Now, on to the rest...
hmm... it's quite a conundrum, isn't it? No matter how hard we try, when faced with attitudes that make us feel uncomfortable, we struggle to be measured enough to restrain ourselves verbally or with our outward actions, and the result is that whether internally withheld, or externally expressed, we do feel that we are behaving better, being the better person. And then it becomes more about the self than about addressing the break in equilibrium. And as you so rightly say, we should be looking to do everything we can to raise the other person up, in a way that is not demeaning, patronising or unkind.
Humility. Grace. Wisdom. Love. Joy
What beautiful words and values to live by. They speak to the heart because they are of the heart and I believe that the connections I have with most people that I am close to, are forged because our hearts speak a similar language and that is the sameness that I strive for when I reach out to people. I want to see their hearts and listen to them... and when hearts meet in the same place, any differences perceived or otherwise do not adversely impact the relationship. I do think that it is possible to celebrate people's unique qualities without bringing out an air of superiority too, it just needs to be done by keeping love at the centre and radiating out from there... and as you say, allowing these beautiful attributes to lead.
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thank you hehehe yes i love that picture too
just soaking in your words here. i'm reaading them and nodding, and then thinking of how many times i don't apply these things that i actually believe,.
you know?
like - WHAT is that. what gets in the way??
i already know the answer. Every time - it is us. We get in the way.
I'm so intimidated for this next month hahaha. I feel like saying - here is what we're going to attempt to do. Do not - whatever you do - do NOT follow me. LOLOL laughing -b ut SO SERIOUS.
i just - seriously - had a meltdown today the likes of which is... so absolutely ridiculous and said things that weren't mean.. but were just so unnecessary. you know? and why? cuz me. me. me.
it is so hard to truly put someone else first, isn't it? cuz the FIRST reaction that mounts is... BUT IF I DO THAT WHAT WILL IT DO TO MEEEEEEEEE.
lol
it's like...enough to just make you throw your hands up and quit. deep sigh.
You should not feel intimidated because...
It's not about you...
see? problem solved 😂
Somebody beautiful and wise shared that with me... in similar if not the same words ;-)
All we can do is plant the seed in a conducive environment... then He takes over. Because it is about allowing ourselves to be an instrument in His hands...
and so, we can be an instrument of His peece. And He won't fail.
We may not see the results straight away... but every step we take will be a positive one...and we all need to learn a little patience, right?
I'm sorry you had a tough day... it happens to all of us... nobody is immune. But I hope that you feel God's presence for the rest of today cos I sure prayed long and hard.
I love you! We all do. Now... let's go plant and nurture those seeds 💗
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