Excuses are the ego’s way. Excuses and defensiveness go hand in hand. Yes, this happened, and now what? Why must you explain yourself? Does the other want to hear it? You likely feel they need to understand your motive. What is most important in an interaction with another? Common ground, not that which divides you. And what is the common ground? Appreciation. Gratitude. Understanding that you are human and yet so much more. Find the part that is beyond the stories with their trials, mistakes, blunders, and excuses. Make amends, smile, and know you are all works in progress as you get on with flowing together.

You are so very loved.