Acting "In Love"

I was speaking to a dear friend who reminded me that I am motivated by love. We were discussing the challenges we face when we have to make decisions for others especially our parents. Those decisions may be perceived as trying to take control but she said, "You are doing it in love."

That phrase made me feel better. Because it is true and it hurts when my intentions are mis-perceived. That's the thing though. So often in our day we are misunderstood. And we misunderstand others. It can be contributed to our perception at the moment. Wherever we are with our beliefs we bring them with us wherever we go. And because our beliefs, yours and mine, can be so different, it's a wonder we can communicate effectively at all.

We carry around images of how we believe people and things should look; expectations of how things should unfold and the belief that our way is right.  So for today let's create space for other people's points of view. Make an effort to understand it and proceed from there.

Pic... Somehow they've figured out how to be together in spite of their obvious differences.