Today I attended a committee meeting that included a former close friend who had hurt me terribly. It had knocked me for a loop. I know the person was stressed and lashing out at someone she cared about, but it had happened so many times in the past, I had decided it was too much.
After a couple of weeks, I extended an "olive branch" to her, by re-opening the lines of communication after I had shut it down for awhile. I know it is best not to hold the hurt and anger in my heart. Not good for either of us.
But today was the first day I was in the same room with her. I went out of my way to greet her and smile, and tried to put her at ease. I think she looked relieved, and she smiled back, and we spoke some pleasantries. For today, that was enough and a step in the right direction. I know she has a good heart, and I will continue to try and focus on that.
After a couple of weeks, I extended an "olive branch" to her, by re-opening the lines of communication after I had shut it down for awhile. I know it is best not to hold the hurt and anger in my heart. Not good for either of us.
But today was the first day I was in the same room with her. I went out of my way to greet her and smile, and tried to put her at ease. I think she looked relieved, and she smiled back, and we spoke some pleasantries. For today, that was enough and a step in the right direction. I know she has a good heart, and I will continue to try and focus on that.
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- Posted by kmbb18
- May 3, 2016
- Comments (15)
Readers Comments
scushman wrote: Way to go! No matter the outcome you acted in peace, thus, spreading peace. Namaste ðŸ™
debmeron wrote: Wow. What a wonderful (and not so easy) thing to do. I'm impressed.
Dobby wrote: Good for you! That's hard to do.
GinnyH wrote: How kind of you! My sister has been in a very similar situation, but no matter how many times she tries to reconnect with her friend nothing happens. My sister is so hurt.
leoladyc728 wrote: that was a great beginning.
1sher wrote: Wow, you are impressive! A very good lesson for me ~
splain wrote: I so admire you doing this. I still find it hard to be around a very negative, mean ex friend.
melnotes wrote: Thankyou for your kind heart
pattiem wrote: Yay! You are making the world a better place to be!
shane1 wrote: I don't keep grudges, so I sleep soundly. But a lot of people find it hard to do. I think those of us who are lucky to be able to forgive easily, which is grace, should cut some slack for those who don't. It's not their fault if their DNA, circumstance, influences don't allow them to forgive easily. So when they DO come around it, they should probably get an award of taking the step of relinquishing ego and entering a new dimension of reality.
