We will almost inevitably, at some point have our toes crushed by a well meaning, but momentarily miscalculating partner.
In turn, will no doubt, do the stepping on of someone else’s precious feet, though we mean them no harm.
What a metaphor for life!
It is annoying and sometimes painful when this happens. When I step on of your feet, I feel instant regret; “So sorry” or "Pardon" I might say sincerely.
You, in your graciousness, say “No worries.” And we continue the dance.
Vice versa is true when it is you who accidentally chips the color on my freshly painted toenails.
We don’t take it personally when a Tango partner steps on our feet. We don’t hold a grudge over it, or think “this lead is hurting me on purpose.” We give them the same grace that has been given to us by others.
The Lord’s Prayer asks to, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
The Course in Miracles states” The blameless cannot blame, and those who have accepted their innocence see nothing to forgive.”
A Buddhist Principle says” Have forgiveness in your heart for anything you think you've done wrong . Forgive yourself for all the past omissions and commissions. They are long gone. Understand that you were a different person and this one is forgiving that one that you were. Feel that forgiveness filling you and enveloping you with a sense of warmth and ease.
Mark Twain wrote, "Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
I’m thinking on forgiveness this evening because I accidentally stepped on some toes in the Tango of Life.
I have been feeling sadness and regret over my sometimes clumsy walk through life, and at the same time, I know my heart has been operating from a place of sincerity, so I choose forgiveness for myself and dance on along my path.
To you who feel the pangs of pain from our dance, please know that I meant you no harm, and that I understand the same is true for you.
I was simply dancing my Tango at my current level of development.
What a metaphor for life!
It is annoying and sometimes painful when this happens. When I step on of your feet, I feel instant regret; “So sorry” or "Pardon" I might say sincerely.
You, in your graciousness, say “No worries.” And we continue the dance.
Vice versa is true when it is you who accidentally chips the color on my freshly painted toenails.
We don’t take it personally when a Tango partner steps on our feet. We don’t hold a grudge over it, or think “this lead is hurting me on purpose.” We give them the same grace that has been given to us by others.
The Lord’s Prayer asks to, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
The Course in Miracles states” The blameless cannot blame, and those who have accepted their innocence see nothing to forgive.”
A Buddhist Principle says” Have forgiveness in your heart for anything you think you've done wrong . Forgive yourself for all the past omissions and commissions. They are long gone. Understand that you were a different person and this one is forgiving that one that you were. Feel that forgiveness filling you and enveloping you with a sense of warmth and ease.
Mark Twain wrote, "Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
I’m thinking on forgiveness this evening because I accidentally stepped on some toes in the Tango of Life.
I have been feeling sadness and regret over my sometimes clumsy walk through life, and at the same time, I know my heart has been operating from a place of sincerity, so I choose forgiveness for myself and dance on along my path.
To you who feel the pangs of pain from our dance, please know that I meant you no harm, and that I understand the same is true for you.
I was simply dancing my Tango at my current level of development.
I have learned some lessons, which I hope will prevent the same missteps into future.
Namaste,
Leela
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