A new beginning with grace is possible after major storms. Last night I was having a conversation with a close friend. As she dropped some wisdom on me…I realized I was meant to hear what she had to say. Almost nothing is accidental. God/the universe sends us messages in so many different ways. This amazingly beautiful woman had been through some life altering trials and tribulations yet managed to have a successful career and raise awesome children. If she wasn’t bitter about being mislead and deceived for decades….why was I so angry with my ex factor?! Forgiveness is a process and contrary to popular belief, it takes time for most of us to achieve. There’s been days I get so angry about wasted time, lies, and just the way I allowed myself to be treated. That’s right….I’m taking responsibility for my part! I’m no one’s victim. As I heard my friend’s voice speak of hope and happiness, I got disappointed in myself. The last couple years, as the ex factor was stepping all over my feelings, I’ve been walking around like a wounded puppy! It’s like I was forgetting my blessings. That God had rescued me and my life had continued with the possibility for new love. Why is it easier for most of us to carry around our baggage with fear and anger than wear them like a badge of honor…in a way that most war veterans do with their medals? I just want to unpack my suitcase and be happy! I want to be a beam of hope like my friend is for me. The amount of respect I have for her and others like her can never be expressed. Nothing has nor will hold her back. She wears her medals of honor proudly. Things that could have destroyed her….empowered her. I salute her! If any of you are like me and have been walking around broken, bruised, angry, and full of fear, let’s take today to start the process. Let’s take the first step into starting a new beginning with grace! Whether that means getting therapy, entering rehab, or simply just gracefully turning the page with a smile on our faces….let’s try! It’s all a process and together I think we can do it! Be blessed my friends. ~KJM on a fallback Monday but still pushing forward 🙂
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