Aloha!

How’s your new year going so far? Mine’s awesome!

On Friday, I stopped for lunch at a local restaurant and felt both heartened and inspired by a beautiful local woman in line. I’d complimented her shoes – told her they were “sassy,” and she smiled. She shared her perspective that at 70, she deserved it. Then she shared her disappointment that her Zumba class had been canceled that night. 70? Zumba? Scared of her!

“What’s your secret?” I asked her. She thought for a minute and then said, “Be forgiving.” What could I do but nod. So I did.

Now I’ve often heard folks invoke that karma is a bee-ach when wronged, fully expecting/confident that the transgressor will “get theirs.” Only once in my life (I’m not 70 but do have some mileage on me) have I heard anyone say, “I guess my chickens have come home to roost,” meaning wrongs done in the past have returned, possibly from past lives.

Karma = a bigger picture. True forgiveness, indeed, necessitates a bigger picture. Woe is me? Really? Take a bigger responsibility, a bigger inhalation, give a fuller exhalation. Then incorporate the insight. Set clearer, healthier boundaries. Forgiveness means releasing the negative feelings inside oneself – NOT allowing any continuing abuse or transgression.

Holding resentment is like swallowing poison and expecting someone else to suffer. Continuing to allow mistreatment is like marinating in poison and expecting to feel better. Knock it off. It may take time, as any true and lasting learning is a process. Incremental adjustments are normal. “The truth will set you free – EVENTUALLY.” – Kimleigh Smith, from “T-O-T-A-L-L-Y!”

Wishing us all the best in 2012 and beyond!

Miracles and Blessings,

T. Renee Richardson
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