The day before Thanksgiving I was listening to “The Marie Forleo Podcast” as I ran some final errands around town. The topic was how to disagree and still get along at the holiday table. I was not expecting uncomfortable topics around the table, but sometimes my family can get sideways in our communication. The takeaway from the podcast that stayed with me was to see the humanity in each person around the table. On the backside of the holiday, I see how I needed to hear that message.
Families are hard. Siblings act out from old wounds. Aging parents with health and memory issues aggravated by COVID are vulnerable. I can’t change any of this, but I can see the humanity of each person at that table.
After a long weekend of staying in a seeing mindset, I feel at peace with my time at home. I have come to the conclusion that to truly see another’s humanity, you must see your own vulnerability. Accepting the humanness in yourself and others is the giving and receiving of Grace.
The Yoga Cowgirl 
“Accepting the humanness in yourself and others is the giving and receiving of Grace.” So beautifully said, Sarah. Glad you enjoyed your holiday. 💕
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This is beautiful. I had a similar experience and I found peace as well. Thank you for sharing! I hope that peace continues throughout your week and further! 💛
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Thank you. I’m glad you also found peace. We humans make this living to hard.
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You’re welcome! Yes we do!
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Well said. We’re all human and flawed. Once you get that in your thick skull, life is more peaceful.
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Yes, it is more peaceful.
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Even spouses!😉
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This is beautiful. It can be really hard, but seeing the humanity (and maybe the divinity) of all those we encounter can leave such a good feeling.
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I like that, seeing the humanity and divinity. Wow. Now my eyes are misty.
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“Accepting the humanness in yourself and others.” I LOVE THIS.
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Thank you.
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Love this! I need to practice more of this – see humanity in others.
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I totally agree Sarah. I think that many of our “issues” with dealing with others stems from how we deal with ourselves.
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