08-04-16 The Perfection of Challenging Relationships
Relationships can be very challenging, bringing up uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Rather than trying to fix or change the person you are struggling with, Mary invites you to be curious about your feelings of sadness, anger, loneliness or whatever you are experiencing when this person is showing up in a way that doesn’t feel good to you. Contemplate the possibility that your challenging relationship (whether it is with a mate, friend, next door neighbor or boss) is actually bringing up what is asking to be healed inside of you. Then your relationships are no longer happening to you; they are happening for you, even in the most difficult times. A magical doorway opens when you discover the art of turning towards your experience (rather than focusing your attention on the other person), giving it the accepting attention that it needs in order to let go.
