Dearest Readers,
It’s been thirteen days since the burn and it’s healing very nicely, thank you very much. I was given a new insight about the incident this morning and as much as I cringed when I heard it I think it’s worth exploring.
My own interpretation of the “why” is that I am being taught compassion on a whole new level. (When you pray for freedom from judgmental thinking, look out.) But in a conversation earlier today a friend said, “Perhaps it’s not so much about judging others as it is about judging yourself.”
My first response was, “Of course.” I mean, I know that. But knowing something and really being willing to take a look at it are two very different things.
In what ways am I still judging myself? I’ve come so far and made so much progress in learning to love myself that it’s easy to think I’ve graduated from the sickening school of self-loathing. So where am I now lacking in compassion for Celia?
These are deep questions and not easily answered in a few paragraphs. But now that I’ve been given the opportunity to investigate them I will take the time to do just that and get back to you.
Inspiring Message of the Day: When someone has a personal insight to offer me I will accept it with an open mind. It may not be easy to hear this kind of “advice” but my spiritual well-being will no doubt be given new depth by the offering.
