Forgiveness Is Hard

This post will be short and sweet. There are some things that have to be said, discussed, thought about, talked over, etc.. I think you get the point. Then there are others--You say them and let the chips fall where they may. This post is the latter. My air died at our home yesterday. We couldn't call the landlord, because we ARE the landlords. As the temperature rose today, reaching well over into the 90s here in the south, so did the inside temp in our home. Boy, I'd not realized how important an AC can be in the Deep South in the summertime..but it got me to thinking🤔...

A lot of times we go through life not admiring or appreciating the people in our lives like we should. God forbid.. what would happen if one day, like my AC, they're no longer available? Will you be miserable (like I was today) or will you live your life regretting that you never apologized, made amends, reached out, loved on, or celebrated them as you should have?

I'm happy to report that our AC has been repaired and working! Though it cost, it was the most rewarding purchase this year! I'm wondering if that will be the same for you? Though it will cost something for you to make amends or reach out.. it will also be the most rewarding and humbling move you can make towards your future. Forgiveness is not for the other person, it's for you! #BeFree #BeGreat #Pursue

-Hys SongBird

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