So, do you believe that there is such a thing as being toxic?
Do you mean poisonous or harmful?
I suppose it could mean both.
Darren smiled and put his book away, drawing Della into his arms.
“If you are referring to people, then I would say ‘No’. Simply because, my experience with folks has told me that we have no idea what goes on in their lives, why they behaved the way they did or even if they realised what they were doing.”
How can YOU, of all people, believe that? asked Della, her eyes widening in absolute surprise.
With a grin, Darren waved his crutches in the air, looked down at the stumps where his legs used to be and replied in a tone that could rival the silkiest birdsong, “Because, my dear, it is only when I forgive, that my heart can heal.”
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Written for Mel’s Microblog Mondays
Such good story and true, no every one wants to be mean or hurt people.
Sometimes situations are out of our hands.
Thank you 🙂
Not bad, necessarily. It just means you are not yet ready to forgive and there is nothing wrong with that 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Easy when we make it a habit. I would like to think so 🙂
So mature! And Darren’s reply stumped me. Nicely written!
but forgiving is the hardest.. one bad quality along with hundreds more in me I dont forget..
Beautiful little piece in such few words. Loved it.
That’s such sensible advice yet so tough to follow.
Always! Forgiveness is probably the most important thing we can do for ourselves as well as for others 🙂
Actually the Facebook status came first but I have been toying with this for a while now. Letting go is the most important thing <3
You have no idea how wonderful that is to hear, P.S.! Thank you so much for stopping by and reading!
Thank you! 🙂
I think I needed the reminder more than anyone else as it had begun to affect my health, adversely so. Thanks, Mel!
And I love the fact that you choose to differ from me <3
Very much so!
Thank you! 🙂
Glad it did shock you 😉
Ah okay, so this is why the question the other day. I am a huge believer in the power of forgiveness. There really is truth in the saying that forgiveness is liberating. Last year, my first post was about forgiveness. 🙂
Ah, that’s where that question came the other day…from your post! 😉 Truly, one can only escape poisonous, toxic, harmful relationships if they are able to let go by moving on and forgiving in the process. (I understand…) 😉 <3
I always feel something after I read your stories, Shailaja. Thank you for sharing something that made me feel good today.
I guess it’s true circumstances make us what we are..bitter or happy..toxic or non toxic…well written Shailaja
So hard to do, but still, we need the reminder.
The only way to move on is to forgive,,,holding on to resentment and anger hurts no one but us. Having said that, I do believe there are toxic individuals on this planet 😉
Totally agree with the last line!! Forgiveness is medicine for our own heart to heal the wounds. 🙂
Perfectly executed as usual 🙂
So true! We never know what goes on in people’s minds….what they go through..and why they behave the way they do.
Liked the end a lot. I had the feeling something was going to shock me!