I used to look people in the eye as I rolled along.
Not so long ago I used to look people in the eye as I walked tall.
Now I look at the ground.
I’ve lost so much of me that I doubt the little I have left is worth much. I seem to get so little credit for what I can do, yet am aware that I take so much of, or am told that I do, that overall if I were a country I’d be bankrupt and deep in recession.
I can’t undo mistakes that I have made in the past, how can anyone, fully? For my part, I have forgiven those that have wronged me, and can only hope for the same in return.
As my Nan used to say – you’ll miss me when I’m gone.
You know what? I am now much more aware of people who use wheelchairs and I am particular to try to make eye contact and either nod or smile, just recognise that person’s existence on this planet.
You do a lot of good, just by writing this blog. Just by reminding us to be better people, more thoughtful people, and by acting on those thoughts instead of being po-faced and rushing along.
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You may not be the person you were (who is?) but there is so much you do do & so much more that you could be/do. You can’t change the past, but I hope you don’t let shortsighted others write your future. Xoxox c