With Lance Armstrong’s recent declaration of the truth, admitting to his lies and flaws, it got me to thinking…do I have amends to make, truths to share?
It’s easy for us to judge others, someone like Lance and be appalled at his behavior, shocked that someone would and could deceive on such a large scale. On the other side of it though, we are all flawed, we are human, and we have made mistakes along the way. Obviously we may not have had worldwide impact with our deceit like Lance, and I am not saying what he did was right. I am just saying that it’s all relative, and if you hurt one person or tell one lie, making peace and improving your character is something we should all strive to achieve.
Looking back on my past, I know I was not always honest or virtuous in my behavior. I made excuses and villianized the other person(s) so my words or actions were justified. I tired to make myself look better, by trying to make others look bad. I didn’t think about other people’s feelings when I made decisions and considered my needs the most important. I shared secrets I shouldn’t have. I did things I knew were wrong so I would be liked and popular.
In reading this, I sound unkind and ugly, and at times I was, and I am sure there will be times again. But at my core I have always been a caring person, and today I strive to make better decisions then I did the day before. I share this with you, because I don’t think there is a person who hasn’t gossiped, judged, lusted after something or someone we shouldn’t have, told a lie (whether big or small) or hurt someone’s feelings. And before we start pointing fingers at other people and make bold statements that a person doesn’t have a right to a second chance or to apologize, we should look at ourselves. If with only ourselves, we should reflect on our shortcomings, take accountability, and move forward to the best tomorrow we can live.
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