"How can we support a person and love them
even if we do not accept their view of life."
Syed Sharukh
There was a shift in her behavior and even the tone of her voice was abrasive. I remember immediately wondering what was triggering her. Then she spoke down to me, seemingly with intention to belittle me. I calmly responded in a respectful way. I was pleased that I had not absorbed her anger and gently accepted the present moment.
Later, as I stood in the darkness looking out across time and space, I could feel little shards of hurt jabbing at my heart. I reminded myself that others could not change who I was unless I allowed them to do so. I reminded myself that life was not always easily unfolding, even in the presence of friends.
My spiritual mindset was filled with reminders to be accepting and to hold silence instead of defensively lashing out in return. And yet, I could not remember what to do with my tears and pain. I turned to my journal and spewed words across the page. Once completed, I knew tomorrow would be another day providing time to begin again.
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