Dying Friendships

Many people say that best friends are the siblings that we cannot choose. With most siblings, there will be fights, arguments, fall outs, and rough patches. The strongest of relationships can withstand these problems. On the other hand, sometimes it is just best to let go. When the letting go does happen, usually after the fall out, it will sting. In most situations, there are two parties. Both are at fault, but one side more than the other. From personal experience, the side that is expecting the apology is the one that least deserves it. Either way, it is important when to know to let go. The most important thing is that it is going to sting. The good thing is that the next day, it will sting less. This will continue until it doesn't sting anymore. When it comes to forgiving and forgetting, sometimes it is better to forget. There are too many beautiful things happening in this world to waste time worrying about people who do not care about you. It is sad, but sometimes the truth doesn't rhyme.

I Hope This Does Not Offend You

The world seems to filled with people waiting to be offended by something. There is a difference between being hurt by someone and looking too much into someone's words. It is a very fine line, but there is a difference. People are too caught up in being politically correct. Now, being politically correct will offend someone just as much as not being correct. We need to let go. Everyone cannot please everyone. There is yet to be a topic, person, idea, etc that appeals to every person on this planet. Do not look too much into everything. Usually, what people say is what they mean. If it is not, do not waste time trying to decipher what was supposed to be understood. Too much energy is wasted in being offended by what people say. Common sense is not that common, so if someone does something that you do not like, then forget about it. Again, there are circumstances where this does not apply, but on a regular day, do not spend too much time trying to figuring out what people meant to say.

Mistakes

Obviously, there are going to be times in life where we look back and say, "Why did I do that?" Sometimes your actions or words will end up messing a lot of things up, but everything won't be messed up. All bad, awkward, and negative moments will pass if you let them. There is no good in constantly reminding yourself of it. It is one thing to laugh about those times, and another to beat yourself up over them. Be proud that you have made those mistakes and in some cases be even prouder that you have made the mistakes again. Although you have done the same thing twice, it shows that you are still growing. When you learn what to do to not make that mistake again, you can move on.