1.Everyone will come into their own light at their own time in their own way.
This truth is both reassuring and unsettling on so many levels. Especially for me. I'm a planner. I want to make a list, write it out, draw it up, know the direction in which I'm headed, keep things logical.
Yet this method of thinking fails me, time and time again.
Because what I've planned, is not always what someone else has planned. What my heart yearns for, doesn't speak to another's heart. What I hope to seek I still can't seem to find.
Which leads to frustration and irritation, and me working up my emotions while carrying the weight of anothers emotions as well. I've learned that I can and often stretch my limits when bearing the burden of bitterness, anger, grief, and sorrow for more than just myself (At some point, we all get good at this). But...
2. Does it do me well to be angry?
Of course not. I've learned that among my anger, I often carry the weight of others. I fully dive into whatever problems they have too, making me far more than empathetic to their situation.
I've spent countless hours of my life being "angry" and "bitter" simply because I see too far ahead or believe my way of thinking is the best (but then again, who doesn't think their way of thinking is the best?).
Since, the anger isn't working out I've come to the realization that...
3. What you seek is what you must practice.
Above all, I'm longing for peace. I've learned that being at peace with yourself and your maker is a necessity for a wholehearted life. If I want peace in my life, I have to be at peace with others. At peace with their choices, views, beliefs, and desires. But mostly, I must be at peace with the simple truth that they may never understand who I am, what I believe, what I desire, or what I chose to do.
As long as I know that I'm doing what is right for me and respecting those around me in doing so, I will remain in place that is comfortable for my heart.