An Open Letter

To those I've loved, and lost. To those I've liked, and lost.To those I've known, and know no longer. To past acquaintances, friends, enemies, frenemies, and all others:

Recently my family has been through a string of events that no one would believe unless they experienced it. And while I won't go into the details (honestly, it would be exhausting) I will say this: anything could happen any day. People die, get hurt, fall ill, and with no warning. It's a cruel trick of God, or fate or the Universe. Because we are guaranteed nothing. As fast as lightning strikes it can all be gone.

And I say this all for a reason.

For those of you out there that I've wronged, intentionally or not, I'm sorry. And for those of you that have wronged me, I forgive you. No strings attached.

I'd rather live my life free of judgment, grudges, blame, and guilt. And so, I'm setting it all free. The past cannot be ignored, but it can be put to rest.

And to the people out there (you know who you are) who once claimed to be my friends but suddenly as the wind shifts, disappeared....well...that was your choice. And no matter what you think, or feel, or say about me, it won't change a thing. If you ever needed anything I would be there. And I hope you know that. I'm not asking for your friendship. I don't need it. I hope you find the happiness, the peace, the success, and the kindness we all desire.

I am a VERY lucky person. I have a great life. I want for nothing. And because of this I'm ridding my soul of all the poison.

Please, be nice to each other. At least try not to hurt each other. Inflict as little pain as possible. And forgive. And do what makes you happy. It makes a difference. Your joy spreads, like ripples on a pond. Even the smallest pebble makes a wave. And anger? Oh anger spreads even faster.

Think about it.

Tiffany