Make it Right!

I thought it may be good to focus on the word RECONCILIATION today in this short piece.  It is a word that has many differing contexts in this country and certain has been used liberally in the past.  We have had forums like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, but this relates more to us as individuals as opposed to political or national matters.  The word breaks up nicely into RE, which can stand for many things such as Reconsider, Redemption, Release, Renewal, Respect, all of which have relevance in the term and reference to Reconciliation.  The part RE really does remind us to put things of the past behind us and to begin, or start a new chapter or season without thinking too much or dwelling unnecessarily on the past.  It the building part of getting over the bridge to get to the other side.  The CON part of the word deals with Construction, Connecting, Consciousness, Consequence and helps us to remember, that as we start the process of rebuilding we need to be deliberate and motivated in restoring the past and yet we must also make sure that it is not just going through the motions.  The CON is an active phase of doing things, which needed to be done differently and in earnest and making sure that we follow through on the actions we have started.  It is also about taking a chance on something and though there will be consequences, perhaps it is the time now to start with it, as opposed to waiting for the perfect time.  It is by no means an easy time, but certainly a rewarding and enriching time and it should be savoured and cherished and enjoyed.  Don't dwell  too long on the RE of CON, but more on the C of CILIATION, because this is where the future and its success lies.  Ciliation is a time of flourishing under the new ways you do things, not just learning from the healing of old sores and not even building for new challenges, but actually living them in a spirit, which is fruitful, focused and flourishing.  May your reconciliation of whatever you are going through, be a liberating experience.