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I've learned that there are period in life that are transitional. These are often shrouded in darkness and quite lonely. They need to be navigated through and the times that follow are always better. This current period is one of my own doing and necessary. I'll come through it better than ever and am fully responsible for everything. I know what I'm doing - there is a reason for it all.

I was taught as a adolescent that diplomacy will solve most problems. But as an adult, I find that is not always true. Sometime you have to punch through a situation. Show that you will make a stand. Fight back when provoked and take only so much before you push back. This delicate balance between diplomacy and forcefulness is challenging to maintain, but they compliment each other.

My final thought of today. Random acts of kindness, whether it be a supportive word or act, a gift or other generosity, or giving of oneself are an important part of life. They build karma. I believe this to true. Many people don't know how to respond to them or think you have an ulterior motive. This never dissuades me - I try to build good karma at any opportunity in the hope that it will come back to me.