As families around us prepare to travel back to see their mothers and fathers, brothers and cousins, I can’t help but feel as if I’m missing out on something valuable. The holidays have always been a mix of emotions, but more so since the loss of my parents. And the relentless disruptions brought about by COVID-19 aren’t helping either.
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Our Traditions Were Never Quite The Same
The list of traditions on this holiday is long. Those not keen to read a novel would request I stop here. After all, the point isn’t to recount every last detail and every last memory of my childhood family. The point is to commemorate traditions loved and lost.
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Difficult People Are An Extraordinary Blessing
Difficult people force us to take a hard look at ourselves and those areas where we still need to grow. I’d go as far as to say they are a integral to our emotional and spiritual development. So when we convince ourselves that it’s okay to dismiss them, because they aren’t our kind of people, we miss out on vital life lessons. This is the first entry in a series called, Difficult People: An Unconventional Blessing. Once a month, I'll share ongoing practices that help me maintain a sense of peace with difficult people. My hope is that you’ll find these posts comforting and useful.
