I've been thinking this week about how people can warn us about things and have heard the phrase "don't say I didn't warn you". I understand that this comes from a place of people wanting to protect those they love. And I'm not stupid - when I see a warning sign on a motorway, I do slow down and am extra vigilent. And yet I'm also aware that I don't live my life according to warnings :) It's like the stranger danger thing - I don't want to have my children suspicious of everyone they meet. When they leave each morning I don't issue a list of things to watch out for that might harm them. I tell them I love them and encourage them to have fun or have a good day. I firmly believe we see what we look for. So if I'm watching out for danger, guess what I'm going to spot!
So here's what I'm going to look out for - evidence of people doing good, loving well. If people want to warn others about their behaviour, I suggest it says more about the warnee rather than the one being warned. I'm so glad I don't have to operate systems such as three strikes and you're out. No threats hanging over us, hopefully just the knowledge that nothing is unforgiveable. I find that quite a relief :)
Late night last night and early start this morning - I am glad I wrote this last night, my brain hasn't kickstarted enough yet to write!! I have the wild goose song in my head "Don't be afraid, my love is stronger, my love is stronger than your fear. Don't be afraid, my love is stronger and I have promised, promised to be always near". It's got me through many a dark moment. Today the fear isn't standing a chance of winning. Today I'm really clear that we can be free from the fear, and just boldly love. Yay!
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