Power of the Written Word

OK so I know it is late and I should be in bed dreaming about God only knows what but like so many nights lately I find myself awake. I can't sleep...I try all of the remedies and like the last couple of nights I finally find something to read and wait out the insomnia.

Tonight, or rather this morning, I stumbled across something that really opened my eyes. I was reading a story about a young person's life and the things that they have faced. I realized by the end of the story that sometimes you need to be reminded that you don't have it nearly as rough as you might think you do in life.

This person had faced some trials in life that were very similar to my own. SO similar in fact that it was very frightening. It was almost as if I was reading my story. Yet despite everything they had gone through they were able to forgive. IF this person who has been through more than me can forgive then why can't I? If they can start over and put everything behind them, then why can't I? Why have I let something like this rule my life and my relationships with my friends and family? No more! I am my own person.

I have to let go of my inner demons and face this world with the gifts and strengths that God has given. I know now that maybe just maybe I may have bad Karma but I have the tools to overcome. Those tools are each and everyone of you. My friends, family and loved ones. I cannot go around in life thinking that I have the bad end of the stick. I have to face this world and I can't think of anyone else better to do it with than you.