Sometimes

Sometimes you can’t do things you would like to do, things others think you should do, but you can’t tell others why you aren’t doing them.

Then there are times when you do things you would rather not do, things others think you should not do, but you can’t tell others why you are doing them.

These are times that test relationships and trust. Do others know us to the point where they trust us even though they don’t understand an action or inaction? Can they sense the agony of soul and respect that agony even while not understanding the actions or circumstances? We can forgive others if they cannot trust when appearances challenge their trust, we are but human. But how refreshing and comforting when others will extend trust and encouragement to us even when they don’t understand our action or inaction; how encouraging when someone says, “I know you and there must be a reason. If you cannot share that reason I will respect that. I am here for you.”