On this day of your life, dear friend, I believe God wants you to know…

….that peace cannot come to this world until you are

convinced that violence will never produce it.

Hurt does not heal hurt. Violence will not bring an end

to violence. Help the world to understand this by

reacting differently, responding newly, when anger and

a need to hurt you is sent your way.

You will have such an opportunity in your life. And

probably, more than once. Do not miss the chance

to humbly send a message of love.

Love, Your Friend….
 

On this day of your life, dear friend, I believe God wants you to know…

….that when regret is sincere, an apology to another need

not be accepted.

Seek to speak purely from your heart. When you have

made a mistake, erred as all humans do, admit it, feel

your regret as your inner truth,share it with those who

matter in the incident, ask forgiveness, but do not require

it in order to move on in peace.

Another person\'s forgiveness is not what is needed.

Only your own. If the distress you caused was

unintentional, say you are sorry, then hold in a place of

love those who will not forgive you. It may be a larger

hurt they are healing.

Love, Your Friend….