Story mirrors life, and we learn from watching others overcoming struggles. It’s a primary tenant of evolution. Sure, it’s hard, but we keep going. Sometimes, I wonder if all of life comes down to this simple truth: We must struggle! We MUST struggle.
I used to believe that honest, heartfelt communication between two people who cared about each other could resolve any issue. I have learned that is not always the case. Maybe because not everyone is constitutionally capable of the level of honesty required or perhaps that the heartfelt truth from one triggers deep pain in the other. I believe authentic communication towards resolution is a great place to begin but have come to know that not all issues can be resolved and there is wisdom in knowing when to walk away.
There's also regional-speak to interpret. And attitudes. Based on New York standards, maybe this honesty was as sweet as it gets. But...I believe it was the Dalai Lama who said that the truth is a two-sided blade. You can use it to kill or carefully slice...or you can put the knife down and find compassion enough to tell a truth that doesn't cut another to the bone. XO
I used to believe that honest, heartfelt communication between two people who cared about each other could resolve any issue. I have learned that is not always the case. Maybe because not everyone is constitutionally capable of the level of honesty required or perhaps that the heartfelt truth from one triggers deep pain in the other. I believe authentic communication towards resolution is a great place to begin but have come to know that not all issues can be resolved and there is wisdom in knowing when to walk away.
What was a moment in your life when you absolutely, irrevocably believed something, and then you reversed that thinking by 180 degrees?
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There's also regional-speak to interpret. And attitudes. Based on New York standards, maybe this honesty was as sweet as it gets. But...I believe it was the Dalai Lama who said that the truth is a two-sided blade. You can use it to kill or carefully slice...or you can put the knife down and find compassion enough to tell a truth that doesn't cut another to the bone. XO