When we meet new people it is sometimes a bit scary as the expectations of ourselves and of others get so high. Is this person too good to be true? Am I not good enough? Coming to know ourselves as beloved (like St. John, The Beloved Disciple) in the eyes of God helps us live our true God-given dignity. In a Catholic News agency article titled “I’m not Good enough for you” by Anthony Buono, there are suggestions of how to let go of fear and live more fully in relationship. Some advice presented in the article for those who are looking for a spouse or for anyone looking for greater peace between loved ones: “For the pursuit of marriage, it is imperative that we never make the mistake of thinking that we are dating a saint, and we are too sinful, weak, or broken for that person. It is also imperative that we do not put that other person on too high of a pedestal, and remember that they, too, are a sinner. If you are ever dating someone who comes across as believing there is nothing wrong with them......" (to see full article, click here).
So very many women who participate in ENDOW classes have come to better understand this harmony in relationships that God intends for us. In knowing more fully that we are all beloved, “as is,” in the eyes of God, we soon experience a richer and more authentic harmony in all of our relationships. A couple of ENDOW classes to consider are Discover your Dignity I the journey of a woman’s life from birth through her late 40’s and Discover Your Dignity II the journey from mid-life to the end of life.
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