of mistakes

Many of us are so afraid of making mistakes and of the mistakes that have been made.
Some live with little chips of regret, or embarrasment...even guilt. All these emotions are inevitable, and we will be plagued by them whether we like to admit it or not! As long as they don't manifest in your mind and heart and take control of present life, its grand because these whirlwind of ill feelings are part of what makes our misadventures real. What's more, why is it that we shun away from the things we've done wrong, said wrong....or thought wrong?? It always seems easier to drape it with denial and pretend like it never happened. Trial and error is what shapes who we are, so we should claim ownership of all our little trips and falls, draw strength from them and learn. That way, they won't seem like lurking ghosts, but more like building blocks.50 years from know we'll look back, with a little laugh, and think to ourselves " Haha...I actually did that... big big mistake ... but oh well... I wouldn't be who I am if it wasn't for those idiotic traipses!!"

"And not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knwoing that affliction produces endurance; and with endurance comes proven character; and with proven character there is hope."
-Romans 5:3-4-