[Sun]

Being peaceful is not an option, it is a way of life. I had to set a good example for the kids. My ex went from our relationship right to her ex and now they are a couple. They kids are totally confused. I made peace with the situation and wished them the best. Our 23 year old college diva's boyfriend said to me "you are like some kind of Saint to me because I could never do that".

I said to him "No, son, trust me, I am no Saint, but I am someone who loves deeply. I love her and I love this family. I do not approve of her choices but I can still love her enough to have peace. Peace, health and happiness.

If I am going to be selfish, I will be in anger. If I am going to walk my talk and practice what I preach, I am going to be in love. So by remaining in a place of love for all of us, I chose peace."

The young man who is 25 and a Navy veteran just stared at me and said "but I know I could never do this I don't understand"

I said "I am practicing Buddhism. None of this is about me. This is about her journey and she is on her path. It is not my job to try and change the direction of her path"

I am not sure that he or I fully understood this conversation but I am not living through my ego I am living through acceptance and love.