Reality

Day 113.  Reality.

As another calendar year draws to its end, we often think about what we should have done differently, and promise to ourselves to make the next year better. It is within our control to do that, as with anything we do we are the masters of our fate, captains of our ships. We don't always remember to use that power, but its there. I think because it's easier to be a victim than a captain, we choose to ignore our ability to improve things.

Know that ever about you stands the reality of love, and each moment you have the power to transform your world by what you have learned. Richard Bach, One.

The knowledge from our mistakes is more useful than we like to admit. Repeating them is so simple: change nothing, get the same result. Change something, maybe we get a worse result. Change something else, maybe it gets worse yet. It's easy to see why we avoid making changes. Risky business, that. Especially when you are being ALL IN, and your heart, your soul, your very existence is on the line. 


You can always tell when you miss a chance to do something differently, there's this feeling you have. Some call it nerves, some call it doubt. The feeling is the same: you hesitate, you begin to make your choice, you hesitate again, something says "no, do THIS," and BOOM, you did it. You feel relieved at your decision, but.... there's that feeling. Right after you make your choice, it's there, eating away at your wisdom. You have to accept how it works out, there are no do-overs. All you can do is hope for the best, you've cast your line and have to eat the fish you catch.

The new year brings new chances, new dreams. We can only hope we have the courage to choose wisely. Bold dreams make for big things. Sailing around the world sounds like a daunting task, but we don't have to do it alone. We have our experience to rely on, our past tells us the things to do if we just listen. I know it's hard to do: we think we're all so smart. We can't do it alone, what we've learned along the way becomes our friend as we move across the sea.

Lesson One Hundred Thirteen: Looking at our past is pointless unless we use the knowledge to improve the future. Eyes on the horizons, my friends. Look both ways before crossing the street.

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