Reasons, Not Excuses

Just a personal note. When I write about the transition I am in and share some of the events involved, I am not trying give excuses. I have little use for excuses. Excuses are past oriented. Excuses are exercises in avoidance. Excuses rarely lead to growth or maturity.

I am not trying dodge my responsibility in my situation. If you are looking for the person who is the cause, look no further. I am though avidly examining the reasons for being here. Reasons are forward oriented, they lead hopefully to growth and understanding. Reasons can help you create a map to a more mature place. Reason helps you move forward, excuse just helps you re-plow the ground.

My daily impassioned prayer is that all my mistakes will be new ones.