There are few things as important in relationship as apologizing and forgiveness. In the past few months, I've been growing in the area of apologizing. After some painful conflicts in my life, I've looked in the mirror and acknowledged the part of me that says, "I'm sorry, but...."
I've opened my ears and heard others' feedback that this kind of apology doesn't really repair the rupture (even when the "I'm sorry" part is deeply genuine and heartfelt!). I've thanked this part for trying to protect me, and communicated that it's time for a change.
I sat on the chair next to my husband who was gazing at me with concerned eyes. The music blared through the open doorway - powerful, energizing, transcendant music. Every so often I looked left through the doorway and saw the dancers spinning, their faces and bodies radiating the joy of their souls.
I longed to be with them but I was in pain. It was my lower abdomen - again. Full of gas and cramps, preventing me from doing what I love most. I had been working so hard to heal and I was still struggling. It was a low moment for me.
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