The man I am today did not evolve without trial and error. Throughout my growing process, there have been relationship and friendship casualties. As I grew, some of life’s lessons came with pain both given and received. Being a peaceful person, I sincerely hope that no one has suffered any enduring pain resulting from my growing process. I’m not a perfect man, but I am a man with conscious conviction of my actions. I strive to be a person that takes inventory of himself and correct those things that I know are disagreeable. Admittingly, it is not an easy task to look at one’s flaws and acknowledge that you are the cause of your problems. I now know that limiting oneself to only seeing the reflection of what is agreeable about oneself while disregarding the negative aspects stifles growth. My growth has taken me on a journey further than I could have imagined and I can sincerely say that I am a better father, friend, brother, son, uncle than I was yesterday. Successful marriages are based on people fixing themselves before they try to fix others. “
The best men are molded out of faults, and for most, become much better for being a little bad.” – William Shakespeare 1564-1616
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