“Truth only reveals itself when one gives up all preconceived ideas.” --Gido Shoseki
I spent many years being unhappy and angry. I spent years leaving the responsibility of honesty and truth to be revealed by others. I invested raw emotion in a few precious relationships. In turn I expected these special people to be accurate with what they wanted and what they needed. It never created the result I was longing for.
It has only been these past few years I have come to realize I was basing my relationships upon others to be honest with me about their real intents and motives. I know, I know. Dumb. Totally an epic fail. Today I’m taking responsibility for the truth in my life. I hear the words, but I believe the actions. And I find joy in people who are consistent with their words and actions.
I know this may seem like a simple lesson one learns early in life; however, I was raised in a family where secrets and inconsistency are the norm. Today finding joy in life is my normal.
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