Light at the end of the tunnel

So here we are in the second week of Lent. Down 40+ pounds since the first of the year, wondering how it all got to this point. Dreadful reminders of past actions abound, but not to be overcome by the hope of merciful forgiveness. And with hope comes ACTION!

There's a light at the end of the tunnel! And no, it's not an oncoming train.

Only time can show the future. Everything else is speculation. Everything else are good intentions. But when good intentions -- are not only practiced -- are brought to fruition, True Good can replace evil. It's when you give up fighting and give in to God and His rules that true freedom can be found.

• Don't fight. Don't even argue. Speak with a level head or drop it forever.
• Don't insinuate or pass judgment based on previous experiences.
• Never put yourself in the place of God when it comes to determining someone else's fate.
  

Leave judgment to the Professional. Practice being human -- fallible, auspicious human. Forgive and move on. Learn from your mistakes. Learn from others' mistakes. Don't try to "reinvent the wheel" of sin. There are so many out there better at sinning than you. Don't compete with them.

Practice contrition and truth. Practice loving without the need to be loved back. You never know when those you love might be taken away from you. Cherish every moment. Live each day to the fullest. Don't go to bed without telling the people you love how much you love them. Don't let them forget for a minute! Always be truthful. Be nice, but truthful.

Things are going to be OK.


Bill