Friday, January 9, 2015

1-9-2015


Mary’s Minute

 “Not only our actions, but also our omissions, become our destiny.”

                                                                     ― Abraham Verghese

 

“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.”

                                                                                                 ― Molière

 

I feel strongly that at the most basic level life is about treating people with respect and kindness.  I know that sometimes I fail, and when I do I hope that I always apologize and work to do better.  I want to be aware of my actions and to be accountable for them.  My fear is for the things that I do not do, or the mistakes that I make for which I am not aware.  I never want to hurt people, but it is even worse if I make a mistake and don’t know about it.  Although I have to admit that sometimes ignorance is bliss, I do not want to be unaware if people’s feelings are at stake.  I know that to get better and to do the right things, it is not only what I do, but what I could have/should have done and didn’t, that counts.  It makes me sad that there are people who I may have hurt, and I am clueless.  Over my lifetime I have found out weeks, months, or even years later about something I could have done differently at the time.  Life is about getting better every day, and part of that means not just what we do, but also the missed opportunities.  I want to work to be aware of my, “sins of omissions” as I work to be a better person and to be aware of other people. 

                                                                                    Have a great week!

                                                                                                Mary

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