"Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth,
"You owe me."
Look what happens with a love like that,
It lights the whole sky.
Hafiz
Teachers and mentors have impacted my life in very positive ways. Early on I was desperate for direction and thankfully my earth angels were front and center. Unfortunately, I was never able to appropriately extend my gratitude.
As time passed, I realized excruciatingly painful relationships were also teaching me. I doubt I could look into the eyes of a negative interloper and spit out a 'thank you' at least in that time and space. Perspective shifts with hindsight and with respect, I would want to at least acknowledge roles that had been played.
In present day, it is a blessing to extend a hug or be a listener. It is a way of paying back kindness that had been so generously provided to me. Life experiences carve us into a defining character and if we can appreciate who we have grown to be, we are most worthy of shining a light for others.
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