I have a group of lovely and amazing women friends, some I have know a short while and some I have known for ages, that I collectively, protectively, and selectively call “my Sista’s” because we support and lift each other up through the tapestry of life.  Good through bad, we’re there for each other.  I am truly blessed and constantly grateful to have these precious women in my life.

The other day a new Sista’, Karen, and I were sharing about a great big past Opps we both made that cost us heartache, pain, time, and money.  Now that’s the bad news.  In the middle of our conversation she gut-belly laughed and said to me, “You know Linda there is life after bad choices.”  Wow, that really hit me and stopped the negative monkey brain thought process I sometimes go through which always leads me down that dark, rabbit hole to no good.  Her words  were like a thunder bolt lighting up the darkness in my heart and soul.  Finally, I was able to forgive myself for making a very bad choice, and move forward with my life.  Now that’s the great news. 

If you happen to make a bad choice, I invite you to go though the process of understanding why and what motivated and compelled you, like me, to make that bad choice.  Then, try to forgive yourself, let it be, and move onward staying positive because that’s what leads to successful outcomes in life. 

I hope that shines a little white light helping you on a go forward basis to keep positive and make only good choices including surrounding yourself with people who support you and have your best interest at heart. BTW, after this confluence of a bad choice and miracle as I have a new Sista’, Karen (more great news), I’m back on track trying to make good, healthy choices again and thinking good thoughts.   Like Karen said, “Linda, there is life after bad choices.”