The life and times of Jake

Monday, June 26, 2006

No such thing as bitter-sweet.

Imagine a girl with only one best friend in the whole world, and she is the only one the first girl will trust. Something happens which shakes their relationship in a horrible way. the first gil cannot forgive the second for " stabbing her in the back".The friendship is ruined and every time they see each other after that it is a series of awkward moments that niether can seem to overcome. When actually, the "situation" was all just a missunderstanding. But girl #1 could not swallow her pride and bitterness, ruining an otherwise potentialy wonderful thing. I personally know the girls in this story. They now are friends again after discovering the truth about what happened. But how they wish they could make up for that lost time that was spent in anger. Life really is too short to spend bitter. No matter who the person is that your bitterness is directed towards, it will effect every relationship you have, and you probably won't/don't even realize it. So much potential can be wasted on anger, or grudges, or even envy(a whole different issue). I've had my own bouts with bitterness, and believe me, it's not something you want to have to live with. I know it might seem like I'm preaching to the choir, but some things need to be said as many times as it takes until it's heard, and listened to.
Most people are too proud to admit they're wrong, but admiting you're wrong doesn't make you a "sissy" or something. Ego placed aside, (yes girls too) with the Lord's help you can be free of the bitter spirit that's binding you. I love all you guys, and just so you know, this isn't aimed at anyone in particular, I just thought I'd share it. Peace out hombres.

"We need to all hang together, for if not, we shall surely hang seperately."
-Ben Franklin