Anthony,
You are not doing too badly yourself in your insight-wisdom!
--ED
--- In [email protected], Anthony Wu <wuasg@...> wrote:
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Kristy,
You are a real bodhisatva in loving kindness.
I hope you also work on another aspect to avoid anger. Don't take
offense.
Anthony
Anthony & Chris, I remember the first time I visite the Holocaust
Museum in D.C. I watched a short film of two Jewish men scheduled for
execution. One man said how grateful he was to their captors. The
other, shocked at hearing this, asked "Why"? The man replied, "I'm
thankful I am not them". I know in my own life, trauma is something
that offers a gift. It guides your heart . I have experienced many of
the same feelings--and more, as I have had many different types of
trauma in my life. I suppose thats why I never use the word "victim",
as it is such a powerless state of being. One can choose a response
that can help us heal or hurt. Trust was always difficult for me, and
I have to say that my husband has helped me the most with this. He
never lies to me. Not even "white" lies" that might be for my
happiness, like a surprise birthday party. He knows that I would rather
have the truth--as he knows the truth to be. Our communication is so
tender and kind as a result. I've noticed that we are very thoughtful
in what we do say, because we don't want to hurt or hide anything, so
we are lovingly respectful to one another as a result. Our friendships
are the same, and I am so grateful to have them in my life. Well..
back to work.. Thanks, Kristy
