asistid

I have wronged someone. Unintentionally, at that. Many times over my various lives I have, and readily admit to, hurt others for my own gain or sheer enjoyment. This is not the case now. Because of my very strong (and not very flexible, granted) opinions I seem to have forgotten that others are allowed to have their own. Simple as that. I would rail and rally at anyone ANYONE who tried to challenge my ethics, yet I have caught myself redhanded refusing someone else that same right, in my mind.

This is not an anonymous unburdening. I have spoken and apologized to the offended party. This open letter is for anyone/everyone out there who may not agree with every fucking thing that comes out of MY mouth. If you are one of the people in my life who has quietly and lovingly accepted me for myself,

Thank you for not hating me for being an athiest. Thank you for not judging me for being a pothead. Thank you for not alienating me because I am bisexual. Thank you for allowing me to state my opinions in a loving, open forum where I would not be judged. Thank you for giving me something that, in looking at myself, I am not always so ready to give.

Sadly, I have not allowed such an open forum for others in my life at times. Even more sadly, someone whom I like on many levels has had to endure my inability to be openminded about something so small that I'm actually embarassed for myself. We still do not wholeheartedly agree, and may never. The point is - we don't have to. If I'd realized this sooner, much damage could have been avoided.

I am still learning, still trying to grow, still finding out about my own imperfections. To use one of my favorite sayings, I've been throwing stones at my own glass house.

Lesson learned.

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