I admit, the title is a bit melodramatic. The events of today, while not insignificant in my journey forward, do not qualify as a day of reckoning. A day of truth, perhaps. A day of confession. A day I admitted that I cannot do all, be all or please all. What was this revelation? I said no.
I admitted that some obligations I have made are too much for me to handle; that I am no longer the right person for the job. That was unbelievably tough. I worried that I may let someone else down. I worried that I may unintentionally hurt feelings. But, almost miraculously, I gave myself permission to be truthful anyway.
So far, I've only heard back from one of the two people to whom I made my confession. And you know what? They did not crucify or curse me. They didn't criticize me for my decision. They thanked me for even trying. They called me a kind, compassionate person, and said they appreciated my efforts. Wow, didn't see that one coming.
Their gracious response reaffirms that it's okay to admit that I am not perfect. I try, and sometimes I fall short. And the world doesn't come to an end when that happens! Whew! What a relief! And what a valuable lesson for us all.
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