A couple of weeks ago, I was told that a family member in his early 20s was going to propose marriage to the woman in his life.
My response was not positive. Nor were the messenger’s feelings about this matter.
He did his best to dissuade the person of his intent …and thought he had succeeded.
A few minutes ago, I received a photo of a proposal and acceptance.
Chills ran through my body and I became teary.
At this moment, I have no doubt that this is a positive choice.
Am I simply succumbing to the romance of the moment? No – not my pattern.
At this moment, I simply trust my emotional response.
I am fully supportive.
I have sent congratulations.
And of course, I have no power in this. I simply get to respond to a choice already made.
This is a very different situation than considering what might be.
What other way is there to be?
Any opinion I might have had no longer has a place within me.
Should I harbor doubts about their future? Absolutely not. How would that be helpful?
They have chosen to commit to a path they are actually already walking.
I get to be supportive and joyful on their behalf.
And I truly FEEL that way.
In this moment, I am grateful to my emotional response for clarity and guidance.
Selfish thought: Perhaps babies will come!
This thought followed right on the heels of my happiness on behalf of the happy couple.
I miss babies, but at least it wasn’t my first thought.
It took a good 2 or 3 minutes to arise within me.
I won’t be voicing this to the couple.
I will however rejoice …if and when I hear it from them.
Life continues on its way …with my support and gratitude.
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