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| My Sister Allison & I |
Today would be my sixth wedding anniversary. Not being good with remembering this date, I forgot all about it until a colleague brought up the Renaissance Festival. Ah yes... an anniversary celebration included a trip to the festival. Since Monday, I've been plagued with the approaching "holiday".
Throughout the entire week I struggled with anxious feelings. Not knowing why... perhaps not stopping long enough to recognize what it was... I did my stress relieving things. Salt baths, yoga, meditation, hikes and cooking helped me feel good but didn't relieve the underlying anxiety. It was in conversation with friends I began to notice a pattern. When I admitted the day was approaching and came clean with my feelings of anger, the anxiety lifted.
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| My Father & I |
My divorce was two years in the making. The first a year of non-traditional marriage and although the divorce was amicable, the second year included resolution of other legal obligations. In the dissolution of my marriage, I single-handedly bared the weight of five years worth of legal and financial troubles. My anger had been building. In the end over $7000 spent with 2 lawyers and banker telling me they hadn't seen a case like mine before. The day, once a celebration of two friends joining in marriage, has become a reminder of the anger I have for the lack of respect from my once best friend.
So this day has arrived. I laid in bed reflecting... meditating. I had been challenged to find a way to acknowledge this day.
The choice is mine. Not only did Ron and I join in marriage but my friends and family gathered to celebrate love. That beautiful undying and mysterious feeling does not haunt this day but blesses it. My morning intention becomes obvious...
My anger dissolves and I bathe in Loving Kindness.
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| My Cousin & I |
The best parts of my wedding day were the kisses and hugs from all who gathered. Today, I celebrate the gift of love in all relationships. I honor the friends and family that have wiped my tears, embraced me in their arms and supported my growth. Each has given me smiles and reminded me of my light. This day I see the love in all of my relationships and I give thanks.
Perhaps you are wondering... How can I share gratitude with those I love? How can I honor my relationships? Let's all try. Please join me today in celebrating the Gift of Love in All Relationships.
