So, now that I have set upon this endeavor, it is making me reflect and think about how I am actually going to do this. So much of my personal journey involves my relationship with people. But in a situation like this, I realize one has to be careful about what one says about the relationships we have had. I was going to start with the beginning of my life, but I realize now, that I have to start with today, and then flashback.
Today.... today and the last week I have been taking a course in Jewish Daily Life. This is a course in the basic principles of Jewish life and law, that help us live a good and happy life. One of these principles is called Loshon Hara. This is the Torah prohibition of derogatory speech, as it says, "You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people." Loshon Hara is forbidden even if it is true. This is referring to that you have to be really careful about what you say about other people, to not harm anyone with hurtful speech and gossip or stories. So I am realizing that concerning the part of my story that involves others, I have to be really careful about what I say. So I am deciding to make this story more about me, and my experiences and perceptions, than about involvements I have had with other.
I am going to try to practice Loshon Hara as much as I can in this story, and try to practice conscious speech. Also, when I use names in the story, i have changed them, to protect anybodies true identity.
If anyone wants to take this course, I recommend it. It has been helping me grow and heal in the short time I have been doing it. It is a Jewish online course, but I don't think you have to be Jewish to take it. I think anyone could benefit from taking it. Here is the link: http://www.jewishpathways.com/daily-living . I hope it works if you aren't already registered. Here is the link to all the courses offered on this website: http://www.jewishpathways.com/.
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