Honesty is a real ball buster Eric. And yet, without it, it's all just a facade, no substance.
I remember being in the place you wrote that post from. It hurts like hell, but somehow it's a cleansing hurt. It's a hurt that you can move forward from and somehow be walking better than you were before.
We don't invest time and effort in worrying about things outside our control. And we do not borrow trouble from tomorrow, particularly when there is enough to deal with today. Your children remain your children. Be a man and father of integrity and do what you must to remain a part of their life. Then let the chips fall where they may.
Answer the questions inside with thoughtful action. When doubt creeps in, immerse yourself in something that gives you a sense of security and strength.
We survive this chaotic time by finding our core and taking up residence there. It sounds like you are finding that place. We can't remove the undesireables completely - the doubt, the fear, the anger, the hurt. But in our core, at that place where we acknowledge who we are and how we are made, we can deal with those things from a position of strength. Get comfortable with who you are, move in the direction of being better than what you were yesterday.
You will survive and thrive.
Blessings,
Bill
"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
