It would be wonderful if people didn't choose to interpret what others are "really thinking and feeling".  If Jesus can suffer on the cross and forgive us of all our sins, it seems wrong that we can't open our hearts to forgive others.

It has taken me a long time during my life adventure to realize,that although some things are out of our control, we still have the opportunity to make choices. We can choose to be happy.  We can choose to be kind. We can choose to forgive.  We can control how we react to situations and our attitude.

We can't control what others think or do however we can control what we think and do. Sometimes I have been guilty of letting other people's thoughts and actions get into my head and make me question and second guess myself. I have to realize that they are entitled to have different thoughts and opinions than I do. We each have different experiences, perspectives and information.

I am sure God is looking down and saying, "Well duh! Now you are starting to get it."

So I will choose to be nice and let the chips fall where they may. If someone chooses to think there is an alteria motive than that is their choice.  I will make mistakes and hope to be forgiven. I will do better when I know better. I will continue to treasure and enjoy each day that I am given. I will live with enthusiasm and I will cherish my family and friends. I will stop writing this and get on with completing my book (smile).