It's Mother's Day. And my house is a mess, the laundry isn't finished, there are dishes in the sink, and I'm sitting on the sofa watching "Naked and Afraid" while surveying the chaos surrounding me. I should go for a run or at least get things organized for the school/baseball/work obligations that will greet me in the morning. I should even get up and grab my knitting basket and knit a few rows (because only the coolest people knit, don't you know) while watching this bad TV.
But still I just sit here.
So I have to share an epiphany of sorts I had last month. One morning while making coffee I was struck with the imperative need to make peace with some unfair judgments I had made in the past. Funny how time and experience can change one's perspective so easily if you're open to the possibility. Without going into the details surrounding the situation, I was surprised at how graciously my apologies were accepted and how huge was the relief I felt after reconciling my wrongs.
Which leads me to realize that life is too, too short to harbor anger and judgments. Rather than judge maybe I need to practice empathy. Rather than be angry over things that are not in my control maybe I need to just forget about it. Maybe I should look past the parts I don't necessarily agree with and focus on the parts that are good and valuable instead.
How have I made it this far in my life and not ever accepted this truth? Seriously. What the heck is wrong with me?!
So as I sit here on my sofa tonight, unapologetically a lazy ass, I am thankful for this lesson, painful as it might be. I want to carry this new-found realization with me from now on and only recognize the good in people while ignoring any traits that I don't care for or that really are none of my concern.
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