Sometimes it is good to remember the details behind a relationship. In the busyness and craziness of the day to day, it is easy to forget the details of the relationships in our lives. Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to rediscover the details.
The process I have and am going through reminds me that rediscovering the wonder and fun in a relationship is a good thing. When the process started, I found myself setting aside my established viewpoints and taking a fresh look. In doing so, I found myself holding new insights that lead to deeper appreciation and recognition of what is inside.
There is an interesting irony within the discovery. Not everything is rosy. Our differences are often unique and potentially divisive. With each discovery, a Singapore way of looking at differences has become a guide; our diversity is a strength that benefits everyone.
If I replayed the sequence of how things unfolded, I would highlight the following.
Be open to the discovery. Letting go of what one knows is not always natural. In this case, when I did what followed was not what I thought I was going to find. I felt as though I was listening to the Psalmist talking about a rediscovered God when I was hungry and fearful about my next meal; “I’m God, your God, the very God who rescued you from doom in Egypt, then fed you all you could eat, filled your hungry stomachs.” (Psalm 81.10)
Let the rediscovery recolor the picture you share. People and relationships change. Accepting someone in the present without conditions can require a fresh perspective. I love what I found in the process.
Build on what you find. Life invited me to reinforce and support the good, celebrate the beauty and wonder, and enjoy the ride together. The past is not to be forgotten. It is a springboard to the possible.
I am excited by the rediscovery. There is wonder within everyone. Yesterday became a foundation for a new beginning. New paths and opportunities are open to all.
