Wouldn't it be something else if people came with instruction manuals? If I came with one, it would probably say something like this. Grab this woman firmly by the shoulders, hold tightly, shake vigorously, and ask repeatedly, what the hell is wrong with you? 😆 I can be a difficult person; this I know to be a fact. I have had many people tell me that over the years. My husband used to call me the Lone Ranger because I had a hard time relying on anyone to do anything for me. In the past, I've been stubborn and held on to grudges like they had handles. I've cut off my nose to spite my face more times than I care to think about. I became the living, breathing example of I can forgive, but I'll never forget. Not a good way to be.
Over the last 3 years, I've worked on that. The point of experiences is to learn from them, both good and bad. If someone had told me 10 years ago that this would be my life right now, I would have laughed and probably made some type of sarcastic remark. I've also been called out many times about that. Every day, I get up with a purpose in my heart: to be a little bit better than I was the day before. I've come to realize that's all I really hope for. It's enough.
I think I've had some success. I guess it would really be terrible, though, if people did come with instruction manuals. The great thing about life, people, and experiences is that they all change. I don't want to spend my entire life doing the same things over and over again. I've been absent for a bit not by choice but due to work commitments and life in general. I need to shake myself and get back on track. I've missed you ♥️