"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser." John W. Gardner
Wouldn’t it be great if we had a do-over in life; that we could just copy and paste better saved versions of ourselves into the present. It would be wonderful to simply hit the delete key in our memories to get rid of unwanted baggage that we have packed for this short journey called life. Since we are all made for a purpose, it is safe to assume that everything that happens in our life it a necessary component to move us closer to that purpose. Having a firm acknowledgment of this concept will help us to become a little less occupied with what we deem as mistakes. Take a moment to reflect upon a time when you thought you made the biggest mistake, instead in retrospect you learned that without the blunder it would not have lead you to where you are today. Most of us do not discover the true purposes for our lives until we have made these mistakes and discover the beauty that was trapped inside our pain. Keep in mind also that our stories are not as unique as we may think. When we speak to someone, or interact with a stranger, remember to show compassion and respect, because they too have a purpose. The painful poverty, heartache from the loss of a loved one, debilitating illness, etc. may be the catalyst they need to move them closer to the reason they are here on this earth. So do not consume yourself with thoughts of repeating or deleting things of the past. Just have a higher level of acceptance and your mistakes will become opportunities for growth.
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