And April too.
What's up with an entire month flying by with nothing to show for it?
Thank goodness Spring came in all her glory.
I think the theme for my month of April was forgiveness.
Not like I mastered it though.
It was a daily thing. A daily choice I had to make. I'm a girl who can let pretty much everything roll off her back. Not in April. Not to put too fine a point on it but I believe we choose to be offended. And even as negative as I can be, I generally don't worry about others opinions about myself. Now my kids on the other hand, that's a different story. April was my dirty little secret....my indulgence down the path of self-pity.
So, I'm calling May....truce month. In April, I say...farewell to arms. Put away the arsenal of labeling and name calling. Put way the weapons of disappointment and offenses.
It's all good. No more war with myself. And to remind myself....forgiveness is a daily process.
And if you don't like my blog(s) and the information in them....don't read 'em!
They are mine. They are labors of time and love. They aren't perfect but they are mine.
14 comments:
I like the idea of giving each month a theme for self improvement! I am struggling with some forgiving issues too.
I hope you enjoy the new month!
I'm glad I stopped by!
I think May will be my "reach out to others month":)
I love this! I am not usually a mean, nasty person, but I can be a bit catty sometimes, mostly when someone has been catty to me. I need to let that go.
April? When was that? You have always been good at putting things in perspective and letting them go. Life,like April goes too quickly to carry stuff that doesn't matter. I LOVE your blog, and see your heart in it. What a choice legacy you are leaving through your journaling!Here comes May - YAY!!!
As for me, I will continue to read your blog and love every minute of it.
Every minute!
=)
You know what Poppa Joe, the king of Popperville would say to those folks...
WHAT --someone said something unkind on your blog. I HATE THAT when it happens. So stupid ---because really, this is your/our blog to say what we want. If you don't like it ---delete it and move on.
I too let every little thing people say about me CUT into my soul. I am so easily wounded by words. I don't like that about myself.
I loved the way you wrote this. Made me think---farewell to arms.
You are brilliant.
and it is something I CAN LEARN FROM so thanks
Life is definitely too short for angry words, and unkindness. The one good thing that has come from our son's death (if there can be anything good from death) is we all are striving daily to be better people so we don't jeopardize our eternal existence with him.
"No more war with myself."
WOW friend, that's good stuff.
Love you tons.
Nice blog you got here... Just droppin' by to say hi! http://www.arts-and-entertainment.info
I am saying farewell to seminary for FOREVER!!! :D
I love your blogs, and I love your honesty. You're such a great example to me, and I always look forward to reading your advice (b/c whether you realize it or not, you give GREAT advice).
April did fly by! It seems the older I get, the faster time goes! Love your plan for May! Visiting from SITS...have a fun weekend!
Wendy
There is a poem that says "April is the cruelest month"...Here's to May! :)
Good on you for working on forgiveness. It's a trait that comes easily or is impossible to have. I have not seen an in between. I am someone that houses grudged, and I hope to become a person of forgiveness...someday.
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