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After all, tomorrow is another day.
So you’ve made a mistake. So what?
You’ve locked your keys in your car. You didn’t call your mom on her birthday, or remember your wedding anniversary, or left the restaurant without paying your bill. You snapped at your best friend, child, boss, student, lady behind the counter at the gas station. You overslept.
You forgot and missed an appointment. You’ve burnt your supper in the pot. You accused someone innocent of wrong-doing. You didn’t think before you spoke or acted and hurt someone’s feelings, started a huge argument, started a vicious rumour. You spilt your milk.
You broke a promise to take your kid for ice-cream, visit a sick friend, help someone move, or paint, or harvest their garden. Maybe you’ve caused harm intentionally and immediately regretted it, wished you hadn’t said that, didn’t do that, didn’t sink so low. You can’t look at yourself in the mirror.
You made a mistake. So what? Tomorrow is another day. You can fix it, apologize for it, make amends for it, pay for it, take responsibility for it, learn from it, forgive yourself for it and move on…
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Minuscule Moments said:
Ive had one of those days where I fell short as a parent and reading this made me feel a tad better. Pick myself up, dust myself off and try again tomorrow. Thanks Diana
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dianasschwenk said:
aww hugs Kath. ❤
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
Got it at 6.30am on my new day thank you Diana xxx Great way to start this day.
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dianasschwenk said:
❤
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Don Royster said:
I broke my tomorrow. I accidentally shot it in the foot. I didn’t mean too. But I did. On top of that, I can’t reveal what I did to my yesterday. Let’s just say there was an accident with a car. Can you help me? Signed Today.
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dianasschwenk said:
Let it go and move on Don? 😉
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
Great post! So true! Accepting, owning the error, apologizing, moving on.. all good advice.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Lisa! ❤
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
Thank you for the reminder, Scarlett, err, Diana!
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dianasschwenk said:
Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn…what you call me that is! 😉 ❤
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
Exactly, owning up to it is the hardest for some!
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes, it can be hard to be wrong Ute. ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
Mistakes are one thing. Behavior patterns are a whole ‘nuther thing. 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
Yup need to learn Colleen. ❤
Diana xo
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The Good Greatsby said:
But did I mention I did all those things? That’s a lot for people to forget by tomorrow.
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dianasschwenk said:
Oh my, me too, but not all on the same day! ❤
Diana xo
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David Kanigan said:
Awww yes. Just so the mistake isn’t too grievous…. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
A very good reason David! ❤
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Life is too short and too precious for regrets or guilt! Good advice Diana 💜💜
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dianasschwenk said:
I think so too Karen! ❤
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
Yep! Sounds spot on to me.
Thanks Diana 💕
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dianasschwenk said:
Glad it resonated with you Val, thank you! ❤
Diana xo
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timkeen40 said:
Good advice. You tripped. No reason to wallow in the mud. I have a saying I use for myself. I have been kicked in the ass so many times I shit boot heels. Just get up and go.
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dianasschwenk said:
Haha well that’s quite the saying Tim! Thanks for stopping by here and taking the time to comment. ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
I like the way you think, Diana. ❤️
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Van. It’s funny how the way one thinks, or even when being logical often doesn’t link up with the way one actually feels or experiences a situation. Know what I mean? ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
For sure. ☺ We are complicated animals.
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dianasschwenk said:
True dat. 🙂
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Ann Koplow said:
I’m glad I read this post today!
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dianasschwenk said:
I’m always glad to hear from you Ann! ❤
Diana xo
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Nurse Kelly said:
Thank you for the reaffirmation! Needed that! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Kelly. We tend to be so hard on ourselves… ❤
Diana xo
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Nurse Kelly said:
I agree. A little self-forgiveness helps now and then! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes. A good friend reminded me of that the other day… 😀
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Nurse Kelly said:
Well thanks for passing along your wisdom! 🙂
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