I have adopted the attitude of being like an ant, on a leaf, on the stream of life.
These days I live by very simple rules.
Here's what I know about me and what I know about you.
I am not the person you think I am.
I am the product of your creation based on your education, experiences, and expectations.
I am as you imagine me to be.
You confirm your vision of me by constant validations by others who believe as you do,
and there is nothing I can do about that.
Think about it, because I am constantly changing, hopefully for the better, your fixed vision
of me seem not to apply anymore.
Because of this reality I try my best to be true to myself, to adopt attitudes that will
help me to be a better person, and I do my utmost best to hurt no one.
Not to please you, mind you, or to change your mind about me, I can't do that, but
because it is important to me.
I understand clearly that I am not perfect that I have just by being alive, and by making
errors in life and living, that I have hurt others.
And to those that I have hurt, I apologize for my errors and my shortcomings.
Like that ant on that leaf, I cannot walk on water, so I'll refrain from judging others
until such time that I can walk on water.
In the meantime, I will sit here and contemplate my own mortality.
I will forgive everyone.
I will offer my thanks and praise.
I will do my best to erase greed, envy, and negative thoughts and attitudes from my life.
I will be satisfied with all this abundance around me, and be very happy in all that
I have.
As for you, whether or not I have met your expectations, I wish you sincerely joy and
happiness always.
Thank you very much.
