Lesson in Life

Years come and go, as do people. What we get from them are just as important as what we gave. Don't ponder on those. You gave and that is the important part.

Remember the ones that gave unconditionally and are still by your side, as true friends always are. There will always be times when you will hurt a friend but a true friend will be able to face you and talk things through.

"It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.' ~Buddha

We need to strive to be the kind of people that we can trust, honor and be loyal to as friends and as humans.

There will always be times when we make mistakes and some times they are big ones. As my friend, Stephen, likes to say, "put your big girl panties on and face the consequences. Apologize if you have hurt someone. Don't wait, do it now." It is true. The more time you wait, the harder it is because you have allowed a chasm to grow and it will take a long damn bridge to cross it when you finally get the guts to apologize. Plus it shows your lack of class when you don't and the biggie... your Karma is at risk of carrying that burden for the rest of your life and then some. "What you do to someone, is returned to you, threefolds." Ouch. Been there, done that.

As we head into the new year and new decade, I hope that you take some time to reflect on life. On the people in it now, the ones you left behind or let go. Before time continues to pass you by, take time and try to make amends to those you have hurt, not for their sake but for your own sake and Karma.

I will tell you this... it is a hard thing to do but once you do, you feel better about the situation and more importantly, about yourself. You gain your own respect for being the person you can be and at the same time, you could perhaps regain the respect of those you hurt. I have so I know and yes, I feel better about myself after I did.

Raise your cup to life, to mistakes and to mending those mistakes. Bright blessings.