"Stress is often a perverted relationship with time."
John O'Donohue
Dear Time,
Time, oh elusive time... I know our relationship has been strained recently. I'm sure you've felt it too. I've noticed how you've been quick to change the subject and how you never stay in one place long enough to hold a real conversation. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Don’t worry, this isn't one of those awkward sixth-grade break-up letters. Nope. I'm in this thing with you but I think we need to seriously evaluate how we have been treating each other. I don't appreciate your wild and crazy antics, the pressure you pile on me, or the way you steal the one ounce of sanity I've got. And I'm sure you don't appreciate my quick temper, the out-of-the-blue breakdowns, or my bad attitude. And frankly, neither do I. Yet, I believe we can have a healthy relationship that’s full of grace. But it’s going to take some effort on both of our parts. First of all, I want to let you know that I forgive you. I forgive you for making me feel like I need to bow to your every move. I forgive you for making me feel like I belong to you. I forgive you for stealing my joy, my patience, my attention, my sense of worth, and that little slice of sanity I call my own. I just wanted to let you know that I will be taking those things back. However, my true hope is that I would be able to share them with you. I would love for you to help foster these things in me rather than crush them. How would you feel about working together instead of against each other? I no longer want to live in strong opposition to you. I want to embrace you, sweet Time, and live along side you rather than always feeling like I'm running to catch you. I really think we can be in this life together. What do you say, Time? I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Love,
Juli
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