Oooooh boy. Anybody that knows me knows that admitting that
I’m wrong is not something I do easily. Mostly because I’m pretty much never
wrong, but that’s beside the point :P Because the truth is, even though I don’t
admit it – I’m wrong sometimes. A lot of the time, actually. And I’ve got to admit it.
I'm young. I have yet to learn every detail of the ways of the world. Honestly, I never will. None of us will. So I've got a story about one of the little mistakes I made recently that I'm so sure I will be sharing with my children when I'm older.
In September, I made a pretty big purchase on my own - an iPhone 6s Plus. It cost a pretty penny, but I was determined and I wanted it. I slapped a case on it as soon as I got it to protect my precious purchase... and a mere 5 months later, before it was even paid off, I shattered it.
I was devastated. How could I be so stupid? I paid for the repairs and went about my business. And guess what? Not even two months later... I shattered it again.
I know. Some people reading this might think "that's petty and dumb. How is this relevant?" but I can hear the conversation with you, Trav. You'd be laughing it off, telling me that's what I get for not taking better care of my stuff. And you'd be absolutely right.
I learned from that silly mistake. 1) Don't spend such an ungodly amount of money on something that will be obsolete in 6 months just because you reeeally want it. 2) take better care of your things. 3) prioritize - there are so many more important things that money could have gone to.
Do I put my palm to my forehead when I think about my mistakes? Duh. But I'm trying. I'm learning what I can. I'm trying to be the best person I can be. Even the best of people make mistakes sometimes.
I'm young. I have yet to learn every detail of the ways of the world. Honestly, I never will. None of us will. So I've got a story about one of the little mistakes I made recently that I'm so sure I will be sharing with my children when I'm older.
In September, I made a pretty big purchase on my own - an iPhone 6s Plus. It cost a pretty penny, but I was determined and I wanted it. I slapped a case on it as soon as I got it to protect my precious purchase... and a mere 5 months later, before it was even paid off, I shattered it.
I was devastated. How could I be so stupid? I paid for the repairs and went about my business. And guess what? Not even two months later... I shattered it again.
I know. Some people reading this might think "that's petty and dumb. How is this relevant?" but I can hear the conversation with you, Trav. You'd be laughing it off, telling me that's what I get for not taking better care of my stuff. And you'd be absolutely right.
I learned from that silly mistake. 1) Don't spend such an ungodly amount of money on something that will be obsolete in 6 months just because you reeeally want it. 2) take better care of your things. 3) prioritize - there are so many more important things that money could have gone to.
Do I put my palm to my forehead when I think about my mistakes? Duh. But I'm trying. I'm learning what I can. I'm trying to be the best person I can be. Even the best of people make mistakes sometimes.
The thing
is, everyone is wrong at some point. To keep from losing those you care about,
you’ve got to admit that you’re wrong. Your pride and sanity aren't worth it.
“Pride only breeds
quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.”
Proverbs 13:10
Some mistakes will be bigger than others. Who knows - I may forget about this one in ten years. But it helps to admit that you’re not perfect. I definitely feel better thinking about how I would tell you this story if you were here... because I can hear you laughing.
Love, Bubba
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