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| I was this..... |
Usually I try not to get too involved in things that really don’t move me because to me that is a lot of wasted energy but I felt that my small contribution and my calm energy might have kept things under control. I was working with some highly charged people and I was trying to be the voice of reason; well all of that went out of the window when I was demeaned and disrespected.
In the light of all of the recent events in the world,
especially in America, everyone has to be careful of their treatment and
respect of one another. We all have to
seek to listen first then be heard, not to put up defenses and attack but to
come together to create a common good. I
felt yesterday was an attack! I was
supposed to meet with a group to discuss some concerns and was immediately
disrespected and dismissed although the meeting had been scheduled for weeks
and I was invited.
Now what angered me most was not the fact that I was not
able to voice my one concern but that the group would not face the parents. I was not on the defense when I entered the
room but promptly became very defensive as the conversation continued. I left in a huff! Then when I returned to ask
a question the very people I was supposed to meet with had been hiding not
wanting to face me. I lost it. Not my finest hour.
Definitely not letting my light so shine.
Certainly not getting an apology.
Surely leaving the wrong impression.
But at the time I didn’t care. Later on I regretted it because I feel like
this is just what they wanted, something to talk about. I also felt like the worst was brought out in
me. My goal wasn't to attack but to understand.
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| I want to be this... |
Although I a thoroughly disgusted with myself for acting
like I did, I am reminded of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words, “Injustice
anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
Sometimes you just have to stand up for what is right. And that is not
always going to be pretty, fun, or easy.
I live in a very diverse population that is becoming more so
each year. We have to learn how to
handle conflict in a peaceful and professional manner. We cannot be afraid to face someone because
we have differing opinions or views. We have to become more open to hearing
criticism in the light of our actions and adjust our behavior or defend our
position. We have to teach our children
that we are not always right nor do we get it right all the time but are a work
in progress. We have to respect each
other.
And with that I am done.
In the meantime…
Keep Walking in Faith!
MiVida
