Ever write about the people in your life in a journal? I tend to rant about "unfair" things, frustrating situations, and a desire to be in the right! One could definitely tell which days contain rants and other days general mellow updates about life.
For a few days this topic has been on my mind. I read quite a few stories in my journal the other day about people I grew up with, acquaintances and even my family members. Some of the stories are legitimate. Some are over the top and ridiculous. (A teenager is allowed a certain degree of ridiculousness!)
And you know what, perspective and time vindicates the words on the pages. Every time I reread, I learn something new about that story and myself. I realize now, the people/characters I painted in my journal are just like me in many ways:
- they have lives
- they are searching as well
- nothing is one sided
- Life isn't about me.
Time heals all wounds. Laughter heals misunderstanding. Wisdom comes like a light bulb and grace wins the day (even when I was justified to upset, concerned, frustrated, misunderstood and overwhelmed). I am on a journey of grace.
What have you written about in the past?
have you reread the stories?
Has your perspective changed?
Happy Journaling!
Adieu,
Anne
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