Thursday, March 22, 2012

Calm Down

Months ago, a friend brought Liliw slippers to my house for me to sell. I had fun selling the slippers to my neighbors, friends, and relatives. I really felt that that opportunity is an unexpected blessing from above. God indeed is a god of surprises! We may not have assurances of what tomorrow may bring, but all we can to do prepare for it is to smile and be positive in whatever circumstances. Add to that the prayer for strength.

Then here comes the day with the twist. I went to my friend to get her payment for the three slippers she got from me. She has been using the slippers for two weeks when one got broken. She bombarded me with complaints and said that she will not pair for the broken pair. My blood pressure shoot up upon hearing her hurtful words. I tried myself to calm down and focus on the thought that everything will fall into place. I sent a message to my supplier friend and she just told me to calm down and pray for that person.

It's painful to think that the person who hurt me most is a good friend of mine. I had high expectations that she would understand what I'm going through and where I'm coming from. Days after our heated conversation, I went back to her house with full humility to get the payment for the other two pairs of slippers. I smiled at her and thanked for the payment. She did the same as if nothing happened the other day. 

Deep in my heart, the pain is still fresh. It's really hard to forgive. However, I am reminded that I just came from dust, and someday will become dust again. I have no right not to forgive anyone. God, who turned us from nothing to special, always forgives us, so we must also forgive each other. 

It's nice to sleep at night with peace in my heart and love overflowing in my soul. I know that God always takes care of everything because He considers all of us as His best.