This really resonates with me. When I first saw it on
Facebook this morning I thought “good thought to share” and shared it. But I
have been thinking about it and wondering why it resonated. The answer is
simple: I have been on both ends of this. When I was a young and callow fellow,
matters of the heart were mysterious to me. I was afraid of girls, then women,
and of rejection. I played at being a man, but mostly missed the mark. I regret
the hurts I caused, and wish there were some way to just say “I’m sorry. I was
a jerk.” Doesn’t work that way, though, does it? So I have forgiven myself,
which is the first place all forgiveness must begin. And, during the same
period, I was walked away from a time or two as well. I have forgiven them too.
For many years now, I have tried not to be a jerk. I think I
mostly have succeeded, but it is for the world to really judge.
As for you, the reader, take this away: Look carefully for
who is waiting, and think many times before you walk away.
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