49/50

So tonight I'm a bit more tired than I would prefer to be to write something substantial... plus I have to work in a short amount of time.  Anyways, today I've been thinking about the golden rule.  Yes its something thats been taught to most everyone as a child... but I think its still relevant.  Treat others the way you would want to be treaded.  Now I don't think I treat people poorly in fact quite the opposite.  But I also think that this could be applied in not quite a physical sense as the wording implies.  I think it could also be applied in the sense of speech and simple interaction with others.  Things like speaking poorly from others, gossiping, etc. are all things that you would not want said about yourself, so why say them about someone else.  I guess that goes well with "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all".  While I might not say mean things I know I don't follow these both, as most people don't.  But as I've noticed how negative people are I've noticed how much they don't have anything nice to say nor do they truly treat others well.  Thats something, while I think would be very challenging, would also be very beneficial.  Something that I am wanting to try and have faith that I can make progress with.  In thinking about this whole idea in my drive home from work, I also realized something about where I am in the process from a larger perspective.  When I moved back from Florida almost 3 years ago now, I decided that there was a lot I wanted to figure out about my goals and values for my life.  Something that at the time I recognized I really didn't do but wanted to.  In the past three years I only stuck to my ways even harder, and what can I say, it worked for me.  I really don't see much point in regret.  In everything I've said and realized and thought about in this blog so far I know none has been regret.  Feeling emotion and thinking and processing this information is helpful and should be done, saying you don't regret isn't the same thing and shouldn't be an excuse.  So back on topic, so now I am finally making great steps in where I wanted to be and who I wanted to become that I imagined myself doing three years ago. While its a little late along the way it feels good to be here.  I am excited and curious where this will bring me and how my perspectives will continue to evolve.  I truly feel ready for this and hope it continues to grow.