Dear Friends,
My mother is used to the Mediterranean climate. At first I felt guilty for being grateful to "our" winter bursting in on "Mama" (in case she had plans to extend her stay.) Then, I felt very guilty for never having offered to sponsor her to Canada since she is really enjoying her visit. Then, I felt more guilty for not having taken little time off to spend it with her, after all she is 83 and living in France. Then I felt even more guilty for persuading myself not to feel guilty at all, since in reality we don't get along and I am not myself around her.
With so much guilt, I thought, there is no room for gratitude! Heck, there is not even space for me, never mind my blessings! So far this week, everything that makes me grateful also makes me guilty! Are gratitude and guilt two sides of the same coin?
Thus, during "occupy Lili" week, I remain grateful and guilty for being able to reclaim my life in a near future!
Have a guilt-free day everyone!
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