Monday Musings - Choosing to take the high road.
Life is full of choices. We make them every day. Some days those choices are a lot easier than others.
Many of you know that one of my quotes to live by (from James Barrie, the author of Peter Pan) is - " Always be a little kinder than necessary ." Sometimes that's not so easy to do.
When feelings are hurt - either intentionally or not - we always have a choice. And, barring the intentional, abusive hurts - which are never okay - it's much easier to go with knee-jerk reactions. Getting to the high road is not always easy, but I'm pretty sure it's always worth the climb!
I was headed to an out-of-town event this past weekend and along the way I stopped for gas and checked my email. Where I had been expecting to hear something to add to my joy, instead, I received just the opposite. Shall we just say that - thankfully - the hotel I stayed in did not have free internet access (can you believe that?!) Anyway, I was glad it didn't, because no way was I going to risk typing out a response on my cell and besides that - I was at a complete loss as to what to say. (Talk about writer's block! lol!)
On my trip home, I had plenty of time to think - and my thoughts eventually lit on being the person I want to be - not necessarily the person I am. That meant that if I were to respond, I had to do it with unconditional love in my heart - which comes in part from recognizing that no other person can make me feel any particular way. It is always my choice as to how I will ultimately feel. And, more than anything - I want to be making decisions that allow me to feel good about myself. Not in a selfish, snotty sort of way - but in that peaceful way where I know I am honoring and respecting myself and others through the words I speak and the actions I take.
This morning I was finally able to respond to that email in an unselfish, loving manner. I did not discount my own feelings, but laid no blame either. And, more importantly, I was able to hit 'send' with a clear conscience and open heart.
Again, the high road is always worth the climb it takes to get there!
I hope your Monday is full of joy!
Many of you know that one of my quotes to live by (from James Barrie, the author of Peter Pan) is - " Always be a little kinder than necessary ." Sometimes that's not so easy to do.
When feelings are hurt - either intentionally or not - we always have a choice. And, barring the intentional, abusive hurts - which are never okay - it's much easier to go with knee-jerk reactions. Getting to the high road is not always easy, but I'm pretty sure it's always worth the climb!
I was headed to an out-of-town event this past weekend and along the way I stopped for gas and checked my email. Where I had been expecting to hear something to add to my joy, instead, I received just the opposite. Shall we just say that - thankfully - the hotel I stayed in did not have free internet access (can you believe that?!) Anyway, I was glad it didn't, because no way was I going to risk typing out a response on my cell and besides that - I was at a complete loss as to what to say. (Talk about writer's block! lol!)
On my trip home, I had plenty of time to think - and my thoughts eventually lit on being the person I want to be - not necessarily the person I am. That meant that if I were to respond, I had to do it with unconditional love in my heart - which comes in part from recognizing that no other person can make me feel any particular way. It is always my choice as to how I will ultimately feel. And, more than anything - I want to be making decisions that allow me to feel good about myself. Not in a selfish, snotty sort of way - but in that peaceful way where I know I am honoring and respecting myself and others through the words I speak and the actions I take.
This morning I was finally able to respond to that email in an unselfish, loving manner. I did not discount my own feelings, but laid no blame either. And, more importantly, I was able to hit 'send' with a clear conscience and open heart.
Again, the high road is always worth the climb it takes to get there!
I hope your Monday is full of joy!
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