Reality

Today I want to write about reality.
We go through life observing others.  We wonder what it's like to be "them".

They're so lucky.... (Not luck, hard work!)   I wish my husband was that generous..... (But yours is a good father!)   Her home is immaculate......(But you are one helluva cook!!)   I'm glad MY kids don't act that way....(Oh, but your kids DO!)   Look at their beautiful home.... (But there's no money left for fun!)   They are faithful Christians....(To others, but not at home)

I wish I could do something for Humanity....(You are raising good kids; you are doing your job and doing it well. THAT is, for now, your contribution to Humanity)

We get so caught up in appearances, do we not?
We think that by saying "no" to someone's request, we are being selfish.
We think our kids will be harmed if we deny them something.

My point is, we all have happenings in our lives.
We have births and weddings and funerals and birthday parties and arguments and picnics and bonfires and job interviews..... Our cars break down, our son gets suspended, our plumbing gets clogged.... We get past due notices in the mail, our dog chews up a neighbor's shoe.....
Happenings....constant demands, both good and bad.

We all have expectations of others that they can't meet.... and neither can we meet theirs.
And therein lies a clue to getting along with others:

Just stop before we make judgments about our friends and relatives....we are ALL dealing with life as best we can.....FORGIVE the shortcomings of others.... (we have them, too!)

'Nuff said, don't ya think?