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You know how there will be things in life that really put us to the test? That challenge us to REALLY look at ourselves and see what kind of person we REALLY are?

I have recently had to ask myself this question. Mainly, was I willing to look past hurt caused by someone IN THE PAST to help this person out? And my answer was, yes. My answer was, "Forget about the past. I'm going to help him out!"

Then I wondered why I felt this way. Issues aside, family ties aside, what made me decide to "forget about the past" and be on good terms?

I thik it's because I'd rather do the "right" thing, instead of the wrong thing. I would rather use the NOW when deciding how to be with this person, instead of the past. Because the past is just history, really. It's not important now.

There is a quote in a story I have written that applies here. One of my characters says, "I don't believe in holding grudges. It's bad karma." I think so, too. Not that I believe in "karma" but I know that holding grudges can have negative results. I mean, just look at that movie "The Grudge" as an example. LOL

Having this kind of attitude with this kind of thing can have its negative side, too. Like, being taken advantage of. Being hurt again. Being lied to, manipulated, forgotten about, ridiculed. Etc., etc. But I know I would feel better about myself knowing that at least I didn't turn my back on someone I really DO care about. Someone who I love. Even if he acts mean sometimes. (Well, I'm mean sometimes, too.) But I would rather be his "friend" and not his "foe." I would rather do the good thing instead of the bad thing. It's just a personal choice, really. But maybe the better one.

Now the question becomes just how much I'll be helping that person out...

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