The Load

                                                             

 Life has its ups and downs.

 We stumble through trying to get from one day to the next.  Often as we are making our way we tend to ignore or sometimes lash out at those most near and dearest to us. Men often become frustrated and redirect that frustration and anger on to the ones who least deserve it. It’s only after the hurt has penetrated its target that we come to realize the damage that has been afflicted.

 Even though we come to this recognition we find it most difficult to say and do what needs to be done.  You see as men we fight internally against foolish self principles. It’s a struggle to simply find in our hearts to just say “I’m sorry”. Yet we must learn to not displace frustration and anger. I’m sure many of you have had this experience just as I’m sure many others have been victims because of it. It’s really quite simple if you just think about it.  I mean how hard is it to be honest and open? Apologizing for the wrong you’ve done will make you feel a hell of a lot better and hopefully spare your loved one or one’s from receiving your misguided anger in the future.

 To any of you out there who may be guilty of ranting on an undeserving loved one and you knew it but you did nothing to repair the damage read these words below and please repeat them.

 I’m sorry for yelling at you it was the wrong thing for me to do. It’s just that I’ve been bent forwards and backwards this week and I have a lot on my mind but that’s no excuse for me to take it out on you.  Let me say again that I’m sorry and I love you.

 We being men can be strong and smart, but sometimes intelligence can mislead you when you’re dealing with feelings and emotions. The great revelation is that you have someone to share the load and help you carry the load–not someone to dump the load on. And so my message is that if you take anything from this piece let that lesson be to stop trying to take on the world alone and embrace the blessing who stands before you: A partner who supports you, a lover, friend and confidant who cares for you. Right there…right there in front of you.

 

Take care and good luck,

                         A work in progress

                                                         Written By: Larry D. Miller

The Load

 

  Life has its ups and downs.

 We stumble through trying to get from one day to the next.  Often as we are making our way we tend to ignore or sometimes lash out at those most near and dearest to us. Men often become frustrated and redirect that frustration and anger on to the ones who least deserve it. It’s only after the hurt has penetrated its target that we come to realize the damage that has been afflicted.

 Even though we come to this recognition we find it most difficult to say and do what needs to be done.  You see as men we fight internally against foolish self principles. It’s a struggle to simply find in our hearts to just say “I’m sorry”. Yet we must learn to not displace frustration and anger. I’m sure many of you have had this experience just as I’m sure many others have been victims because of it. It’s really quite simple if you just think about it.  I mean how hard is it to be honest and open? Apologizing for the wrong you’ve done will make you feel a hell of a lot better and hopefully spare your loved one or one’s from receiving your misguided anger in the future.

 To any of you out there who may be guilty of ranting on an undeserving loved one and you knew it but you did nothing to repair the damage read these words below and please repeat them.

 I’m sorry for yelling at you it was the wrong thing for me to do. It’s just that I’ve been bent forwards and backwards this week and I have a lot on my mind but that’s no excuse for me to take it out on you.  Let me say again that I’m sorry and I love you.

 We being men can be strong and smart, but sometimes intelligence can mislead you when you’re dealing with feelings and emotions. The great revelation is that you have someone to share the load and help you carry the load–not someone to dump the load on. And so my message is that if you take anything from this piece let that lesson be to stop trying to take on the world alone and embrace the blessing who stands before you: A partner who supports you, a lover, friend and confidant who cares for you. Right there…right there in front of you.

Take care and good luck,

                         A work in progress

                                                         Written By: Larry D. Miller