Obviously there has been many things I have learned over the course of my life. But the biggest thing I've learned is to forgive. I find life so much more enjoyable to not be angry and to not be sad over the actions of another person. Forgiveness does not always mean forgive and then let them back in your life the same way that they were.

For example, very recently I discovered that one of my very best friends was not a very good friend at all. I was so angry and so hurt by the lies this person had told. It tore me apart for days and then after that I grew angry beyond belief. Finally it hit me that hating this person, or telling this person how nasty they were, or continuing to feel betrayed was not going to get me anywhere. In fact, it was only making my life and thoughts more negative. So I let it go and although we are no longer friends, I'm not letting their poor personality affect me and my life anymore.

There are so many examples I could use with this lesson. I think everyone struggles with forgiveness and I completely understand. It's hard to swallow betrayal or the hurt someone has caused and forgive at times. I'm right there with you.

What is something you have learned over the years?