Forgiveness

A former colleague greeted me so casually this morning through yahoo messenger. It was a bit of a surprise since we haven’t really talked in a long time. You know that thing called “grupo” (group). She wasn’t part of my circle of friends in the office, so was I to hers. We didn’t have bad blood towards each other but we weren’t that close too. I know there were some things that my circle of friends didn’t like about her and her friends, and I’m pretty sure that her peers were also saying something about us. It’s the usual thing. Which I hate. What really surprised me was that she asked for my forgiveness. I was like…stun…” ???” why?

I asked her what is it that she’s asking for forgiveness and she said that in the past, she said bad things about me to other colleagues which were actually… wrong? misconception? misunderstanding? I told her that it’s nothing to me and that I don’t even have any kind of bitterness to anyone. I also said I’m sorry if ever there were times I “ unconsciously” offended her. Our conversation went on and on and it was really nice catching up to an old friend. I remember that she was one of those “first people” I met in the office. All the good memories came back to me and I remembered how close we were and how I didn’t notice I was drifting from that friendship.

Today I learned that
When someone said, “ it’s not what you think it is” , think it over…it may be true.
But don’t listen to everything that other people say. They may be lying.
And not because someone is loud means she’s a gossiper, likewise, not because she’s quiet means she’s kind and innocent.
Looks can be very deceiving.
Not everybody will celebrate your victory. Some will do their best to pull you down, so watch out!

I appreciate her humility to ask for my forgiveness although it wasn’t really necessary. After all, I didn't have any clue of what she did. She was really brave to confess that and I'm sure that it was her conscience, moreover God, telling him to do that.

Actually, I was the type of person who’s overly friendly, overly trusting, totally gullible and yeah, I was loud. HOwever, I can guarantee you that I don’t lie, and I don’t say nasty things to people behind their back. I just like talking to people and listening to their stories. I am happy when people achieve something. I am happy when people are in love. I am happy when people have any kind of good news. And I am also sad and affected, when people I know are sad and down. ( even if we're not close, or even if i don't know them personally). I like listening and talking about love and life. That's just me. I like talking and listening. But I was misinterpreted.

I learned my lessons the hard way.

Almost a year ago, I was betrayed and I was left in pain.

But after that, I thank God because I then realized who my real friends were and also, I learned when to shut my mouth. I may not have had any bad intentions about talking but like I said, I was misinterpreted. So it's better to talk less and get less mistakes! That makes a lot of sense!

I greatly love the fact now that I am working home based. This is my training ground- to make harmony with my mom and to use my tongue only for the glory of God.

This is my training ground and my sanctuary.

I know that this is exactly the place where God wants me to be. I’m in the right place at the right time.

Glory to God!