Ah, Marianne, you hit the bulls eye with this refrain! In our digital social world of madness, our egos often get the best of us!
We are forgetting to be contemplative with our interpersonal and professional remarks--allowing what are essentially good manners be cast aside to a point of harm. So, once again, your counsel on being more disciplined with our thoughts is relevant since they have the power to either heal or destroy loving relationships.
Thank you very much for writing this piece today! And as you rightfully keep saying, we need to "step-it-up!"--being more attentive with our words and work for the common good.
That is going to take several thoughtful times to read. Very powerful not just in these trying times but in all the times we are wondering around the world in our usual semiconscious state trying to cope with life during this age of Aquarius
“In 1970 a movie came out called “Love Story,” and it sort of took the country by storm. The line from its poster that became a kind of buzz phrase for an entire era was “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”
I remember that 1970 movie "Love Story" and the famous line....Though in my twenties when the movie came out, I didn't understand how foolish it was! I think back then we all thought we could do better than what came before us. But how naive we were about how much work doing better really takes!!!
Thank you for the Keith Urban story... makes a point so well about the fragility of close connections.
At a relationship workshop I attended a lifetime ago, the essence of the work was built on an idea that we unconsciously choose life partners who are uniquely qualified to injure us where we most need to heal. Curiously, our healing on so many levels cannot be done successfully in solitude. When considering marriage as a sacred vessel for the partners individuation, there is huge need for apology and compassion to serve as glue.
This is a deep aspect of the human experience that deserves our courageous exploration. It holds the key to human freedom. Thank you for this discourse Marianne
I’m struggling with a small claims case right now and in reflection, i’m wondering how things would’ve gone if the contractor had just apologized and offered to make amends for his mistakes. I know I wouldn’t be suing him, but allow him the opportunity to make it right. Now I wonder is it my mistake to go after him? He has no interest in negotiating. I’ve never been clear on how the course expects us to deal with these kinds of injustices. In my heart, I’m not trying to punish him, but it is punishing nonetheless. It’s difficult to understand what “turn the other cheek“ really means when you’ve been wronged. I’ve asked the Holy Spirit to “be you in charge“, but I sense the fear and uneasiness of the ego self trying to assert itself. I want to choose again, but seems the other party’s willingness is needed to make that choice. Is it just rationalizing or is it better to just ignore an injustice and let someone take advantage? i’m having a hard time hearing the Holy Spirit’s voice.
I absolutely agree on everything I read or hear that you do, and this piece is no exception. In the off-chance you read my comment, I'd like to suggest that you revise the first sentence of the second to last paragraph, as it is not as concise in the way your words and thoughts are usually offered. Thank you, and Amen that love should never be taken for granted❣
Ah, Marianne, you hit the bulls eye with this refrain! In our digital social world of madness, our egos often get the best of us!
We are forgetting to be contemplative with our interpersonal and professional remarks--allowing what are essentially good manners be cast aside to a point of harm. So, once again, your counsel on being more disciplined with our thoughts is relevant since they have the power to either heal or destroy loving relationships.
Thank you very much for writing this piece today! And as you rightfully keep saying, we need to "step-it-up!"--being more attentive with our words and work for the common good.
That is going to take several thoughtful times to read. Very powerful not just in these trying times but in all the times we are wondering around the world in our usual semiconscious state trying to cope with life during this age of Aquarius
If we cannot be kind and loving to those closest to us, we will never learn to practice it on a larger scale. Thank you, Marianne.
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud reading this.
“In 1970 a movie came out called “Love Story,” and it sort of took the country by storm. The line from its poster that became a kind of buzz phrase for an entire era was “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”
Wow, what bullshit that is.”
Beautiful 🥰
Thank you, Marianne. Well said as always.
I remember that 1970 movie "Love Story" and the famous line....Though in my twenties when the movie came out, I didn't understand how foolish it was! I think back then we all thought we could do better than what came before us. But how naive we were about how much work doing better really takes!!!
This was beautifully thought out and we’ll-written.
Thank you for the Keith Urban story... makes a point so well about the fragility of close connections.
At a relationship workshop I attended a lifetime ago, the essence of the work was built on an idea that we unconsciously choose life partners who are uniquely qualified to injure us where we most need to heal. Curiously, our healing on so many levels cannot be done successfully in solitude. When considering marriage as a sacred vessel for the partners individuation, there is huge need for apology and compassion to serve as glue.
Beautiful reminder. Thank you, Marianne
Wow, how true!
Thanks, Marianne, for putting into words and sharing this profound message. 💕
Marianne, you remind me of a modern day “crusader”. It is like I am witnessing your path of advocating for political, social, or moral change.
This is the second time today that I have acknowledged a woman who is a modern day “crusader”. 💖✨
This is a deep aspect of the human experience that deserves our courageous exploration. It holds the key to human freedom. Thank you for this discourse Marianne
I’m struggling with a small claims case right now and in reflection, i’m wondering how things would’ve gone if the contractor had just apologized and offered to make amends for his mistakes. I know I wouldn’t be suing him, but allow him the opportunity to make it right. Now I wonder is it my mistake to go after him? He has no interest in negotiating. I’ve never been clear on how the course expects us to deal with these kinds of injustices. In my heart, I’m not trying to punish him, but it is punishing nonetheless. It’s difficult to understand what “turn the other cheek“ really means when you’ve been wronged. I’ve asked the Holy Spirit to “be you in charge“, but I sense the fear and uneasiness of the ego self trying to assert itself. I want to choose again, but seems the other party’s willingness is needed to make that choice. Is it just rationalizing or is it better to just ignore an injustice and let someone take advantage? i’m having a hard time hearing the Holy Spirit’s voice.
Dear Marianne,
I absolutely agree on everything I read or hear that you do, and this piece is no exception. In the off-chance you read my comment, I'd like to suggest that you revise the first sentence of the second to last paragraph, as it is not as concise in the way your words and thoughts are usually offered. Thank you, and Amen that love should never be taken for granted❣
So simply said, powerful. Thank you..must b printed and refreshed
You are so right, even when I know that taking this path is hard because I was actually wronged. But apologize I must. I love your writing Marianne.