Epiphany: any moment of great or sudden revelation.

So, I just had one and I thought it would be fun to not only share mine but to hear about everyone else's epiphanies through therapy - whether traditional or simply examining yourself outside of therapy. My most recent came this morning while driving to the grocery store with my wife. A couple of days ago she remarked that I was quick to throw people away - one little thing and I was done with them. She didn't say it scathingly, just as a matter of fact - a relevant contribution to another conversation we were having. I'd been thinking about it since she said it though and I asked her to elaborate.

She mentioned some in-laws that I had met many years ago, said that at first it seemed that I thought they were great and then began avoiding them. That was the catalyst for the epiphany. I never stopped liking them or caring about them - but she was right, I did avoid them. I avoid everyone really - very introverted. When my therapist would ask why I avoided social situations I stumbled through half hearted explanations that never really did capture the essence of the truth...and then suddenly, this morning, it was so clear.

People, to me, are infinitely different manifestations of divine expression. It is as if everyone has a song and when I meet them, I get to hear a new song that I've never heard before. I may prefer some genres of music more than others, but be it country or rock or rap or whatever - each song has it's own beauty and I can appreciate the music and lyrics. But no matter how much you liked the song initially, how much can you take of, "I love you, you love me; we're a happy family, with a great big hug and a kiss from me to you, won't you say you love me too?"

Anywho, that resonated with me so strongly - the truth of that for me. It's exactly how I feel. So now I understand myself a little bit more than I did yesterday. I enjoy moments like that - how about you? Any epiphanies you'd like to share?