Recently a friend of mine dismissed me from his/her life, saying that, although I was generous and compassionate with others, I was not so with said person. That my pain and honesty was cruel.

So, I have had much reflection on this. Who wants to be measured by someone who is keeping score on what a gift may be?

But what I have thus far sifted from this passage is this: that with any disputes, missed communication, slights, neglect, even anger with friends–that what has salvaged and brought us closer, is that underneath it all was a core of love. Simply love. Sustaining love. It bears all. Continue reading Lenten Reflection from Susan Proctor: giving up expectations →