wait two weeks

Several years ago, a really wise woman once challenged me to wait two weeks to voice my anger on an issue I had with somebody I cared deeply for. If after those two weeks I still felt the same anger, I was free to express it. Those were the most peaceful two weeks of that entire relationship. I was not caught up in hatred. I loved. I offered them the benefit of the doubt. I knew how I was feeling about their choices, but I took her advice and chose to not react. I was judging them for no justifiable reason... In fact, it had nothing to do with me. I judged because I did not agree with their personal choice. This is not a message to bottle your emotions. This is a suggestion that it might be ...View all