Office Politics

Yesterday, my dear mother shared with me about her clash with a collegue like 2 days ago. I was shocked as she was, how an unfiltered sentence can cause immediate rage in someone whom she thought was close to her and wouldn't take it to heart.

It was just a question my mom asked, inquiring why is the collegue getting awarded and not another teacher. And the collegue just lost it.

So I listened to my mom pouring her heart to me. And so I prayed for her to God. And I believe this is what God wants her to do.

"A gentle answer turns away wrath" so the bible goes.
Say I'm my mom. I'd write a letter to the collegue explaining what really went through my mind when I asked her that question and my true intent and how taken aback I was on the collegue's response. I'd say I'm really sorry for my direct and harsh approach which might really have hurted the collegue. I didn't mean it and I am sorry. I really cherish this friendship and hope the collegue will forgive me.
The letter could be short but every word must be honest. I'd prefer writing it to show my sincerity. Whether the collegue accept my apology or not, at least I told the collegue everything that happened and gave my confession. When I look back, I know I have done everything I could to save our friendship and my conscience is clear plus I think I did what Jesus would have done.

I learnt a line from "The Good Wife" when Alicia Florrick wants to make up with Kalinda.
She said to Kalinda, "I don't think things could go back to the way they were before, but I could try. But I can't be the only one forthcoming, everything has to be on the table. Can you do that?"
It takes two hands to clap. But things you sow now, may reap a harvest in the future only God can see.

 I hope we could do things the way Jesus did and is still doing. He washed the feet of his sinful disciples. He died for us when we are still sinning against Him to save the relationship between God and man. For us.


Where I Belong- Building 429

Sometimes it feels like I'm watching from the outside
Sometimes it feels like I'm breathing but am I alive
I won't keep searching for answers that aren't here to find

All I know is I'm not home yet
This is not where I belong
Take this world and give me Jesus
This is not where I belong

"For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."
-Mother Teresa.

:') Smiles darlings.