I hope you "communicate & understand"

I recently had a tough conversation with a friend in which she pointed out something in my character.

My immediate gut reaction was that I was being misunderstood, which is a gray space I don't enjoy (basically HATE) being in.

My outward reaction was to become defensive and to protect myself by sharing that although I understood where she was coming from, the things that were brought up were based on assumptions.

After speaking to a wise friend, I learned that in actuality, I misunderstood my friend and her motives for her.

Because I chose to become defensive, I neglected to see that my friend had the heart to gently expose a new character flaw that could spiritually take me out.

Although misunderstandings will happen in relationships, I should choose to accept new lessons from God with humility — even if they're being shown to me by people in my life.

Communication is good, but understanding is even better.

I hope you bloom,

Joyce 🤍