Live, Laugh, Love, Forgive, and Move On

To many times we let the hate in our minds over take the love in our hearts. 

We let grudges, and unresolved conflicts tear us apart.

To many times we want to act tough, 

Rejecting apologize because they're just not enough.

Never forgiving others mistakes, but expecting understanding for our own,

living life in such a hateful state, we'll all end up alone. 

Not bothering to take responsibility for damage that we've done.

Just dropping relationships, and shooting out hatred like a gun.

If we all keep deflecting blame, and acting like we don't care,

Soon there will be no more love to spare.

If hearts keep hardening with no more warmth to spare

Love will become obsolete, and all kindness will disappear.

It is important to learn to care for more than just ourselves.

Put away our judgments, on the shelves.

Selfishness is a destroyer by design,

Removing compromise of any kind.

We must learn to forgive before we hate,

Rebuild the bridges before it's to late.

Challenge:

As the start of lent begins I challenge you all to give up hate.

To let go of your grudges, and move past the hurt.

Move past the feelings that harbor your anger and negative energy. 

Allow your heart to forgive, to heal, and to move on.

Today I leave you with a quote that my mother once said:

"Life's too short to spend even one moment angry. Nobody's perfect. Not me, not you, not anyone. Live, Love, Laugh Forgive and Move On."

Actions Speak Louder

What defines who a person truly is? Everyone says actions speak louder than words, but what actions are the ones that truly define who a person is for real on the inside? We all make mistakes, everyone has laps in judgement. No one is perfect. 

A person can't be judged solely upon one grand action, good or bad. A persons merit, and true character should be determined based upon their every day actions, and how they handle those moments when tough times are in front of them. Especially when they have done something to hurt someone else. 

Someone of good character takes accountability for their mistakes, and faces the people they hurt. Cowering away, hiding, and avoiding consequences shows vial selfishness, complete lack of empathy, and blunt disregard for the well-being of another person. Actions like this speak the loudest. If you make a mistake own up to it. If you do something to hurt someone, apologize. Offer a solution to try and correct the mistake. Admitting you're wrong sucks, and yes getting dagger eyes, and yelled at is ungodly uncomfortable, but that's life. A person of good merit owns up to their actions, and faces the consequences. Don't run away, dodge calls, and tell lies until you're blue in the face to justify your deceitfulness. 

Just because you run away from a "problem" or a "bad choice" doesn't mean that the affect it took on every one surrounding your went away. Sometimes you're not the only one who has to live with the results of your poor decisions. 

My challenge for you today:

If you've ever made a mistake, and hurt someone unintentionally in the process, reach out to them, apologize. Truly ask for forgiveness. Maybe not for what you did, if you still believe it was the right thing to do. Apologize for hurting them, apologize for putting them in a bad position or for what ever it was that affected them negatively. Don't let your selfishness, and poor judgement blacken your soul. Don't let your fear of admitting your mistakes dirty your heart. Step into the light take responsibility for yourself. Mend the wounds.

Until Next time.

Peace Out Cub Scout