Thankful Thoughts for the Holidays...Forgiveness and Acceptance of Others

How many times in your life have you had to say "I'm sorry"? Of course, that is a rhetorical question! If you are anything like me, then it is more times than you would like to remember. Today's "Thankful Thoughts" is for forgiveness and acceptance of others.

I am talking about forgiveness that you ask for and forgiveness that you give as well. Either way, it is a beautiful thing. I am so thankful for people that are loving and accepting. There is no safer place to be than with someone that makes you feel loved for exactly who you are. I certainly know that I am not perfect, far from it actually. So, who am I to judge another person for mistakes they make in their life. Sure, there may be times that people hurt me and I prefer to stay mad and angry, but why?? Isn't it easier to allow for mistakes?

I know the best relationships that I have in my life are the ones that allow for me to be human. Being human means making mistakes and having to say "I am sorry." It also means that to be a good friend I have to be willing to accept those apologies too. Relationships are not easy! It doesn't matter if you are talking about a marriage, parents and children, siblings or just friends. So I am thankful for people that embrace and accept people's differences. I am thankful for people who actually want other people to succeed, rather than seeing that as a threat on their own success. I am mostly thankful for the people that help me to want to become that better person.

Remember these two things today:

*Sometimes the most unloving and unaccepting people need love and acceptance the most.
*Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself, it's not an act condoning what happened to you.

Have a great day guys and know today that you are appreciated:)