It’s Never Too Late
Several years ago,
street scooter while attending a communications course, I experienced a most unusual process. The instructor asked us to list anything in our past that we felt ashamed of, guilty about, regretted, or incomplete about.
ball valveThe next week he invited participants to read their lists aloud. This seemed like a very private process, but there\'s always some brave soul in the crowd who will volunteer. As people read their lists, mine grew longer.
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The next week, the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story:
"While making my list,
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men's shoesThe next day, the town arose to see our glorious sign. Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had my two pals and me in his office. My friends confessed and I lied, denying the truth. No one ever found out.
When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.
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Cable Ties It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words...PAID IN FUL.
How many times do we miss blessings because they are not packaged as we expected? Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not;
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"Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Brown's name appears on my list. I didn't even know if he was still alive.
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optical glassesI dialed his number. After a few rings, I heard: Hello?' I said: `Sheriff Brown?’ Pause. Yup. Well, this is Jimmy Calkins. And I want you to know that I did it.’ Pause. `I knew it!’
cross bike spare partshe yelled back. We had a good laugh and a lively discussion. His closing words were: `Jimmy, I always felt badly for you because your buddies got it off their chest, and I knew you were carrying it around all these years. I want to thank you for calling me...for your sake.’"
Jimmy inspired me to clear up all 101 items on my list. It took me almost two years, but became the springboard and true inspiration for my career as a conflict mediator.
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We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day.
Vacuum MachineI am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.
