I am a snob! Oh the realization was horrific and my little
heart sunk. I who treasure my tender open little heart stood face to face with
the realization. It was not kind.
The morning shower was too hot. A brisk recognition and then
I simply turned the knob. My shirt was turned wrong side out. I giggled to
notice and turned it right side out. My little dog had run off with my socks. I
laughed to play tag and saw her eyes sparkle with joy. I came into the den and thought it dark. The
power was out. My longed for coffee had not brewed nor was the internet
available. I muttered and harumpf’d to think this the start of my day. The
power returned with an email that sucked the remaining non-harumpf’d breath
out. That was when I realized I am a snob.
I had placed life’s challenges in a hierarchy – worthy and
unworthy of mindfulness, worthy and unworthy of my open precious little heart.
Was not each one worthy of my heart’s greeting? Was not each challenge worthy
of my attention and desire to learn? Does not each one create trust and
openness for all challenges to come? I pondered my cringe when I see others
negate the worth of other people. Do not the challenges, lessons, and speed
bumps of life deserve to be welcomed with equanimity and grace? For if I cannot
embrace and welcome them, could my heart truly open and embrace the lives of
others who in truth, are but lessons of the same? Are not both just passing
through?
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