The Blame Game

It is so easy to blame others for being hurt, stressful situations, bad decisions that others made yet, a small voice is telling you that you contributed to the mess A life fully lived is a life that is not clean and perfect like you see on social media and Christmas cards. It is full of pain, hurt, and ugly words exchanged by people who love each other Yet, life should also be full of encouragement, proclamations of love, dwelling on happy moments and finding joy in the journey and even in the pain. A day can be ruined by painful words or made by a glorious sunset I want to be someone who can see past the pain and hurt to the imperfect heart of those I love. I was hoping that I was already there, but I am still evolving into a person that truly loves others, including those who hurt me.