And so question, Which are you, a peacekeeper or a peacemaker? Do you see opportunities or do you only see problems? Are you busy keeping peace, or are you actively confronting and resolving those issues in your life that are calling for resolution? How do you view challenges you are currently facing, annoyances or welcomed opportunities?

Do you look forward to and welcome opportunities that challenge and grow you in process? Have you accepted fact that sometimes life is not comfortable but that "real life" happens in midst of this discomfort? Are you content to accept what life dishes out or are you scratching and clawing in trenches to pull from life and yourself things you want and deserve?

Which is it going to be for you, Victim or Victor? The choice is all yours.

I offer these as my final thoughts on subject:

Those of us who are crazy enough to think we can change world, our world, are one’s who will surely do it. If you want to make your world a better place in which to live, start by seizing opportunities that are right now before you.

Make that telephone call… Write that letter… Confront that person…Then tell them you love them. Accept that setback and move on to next battle… Share gift of ‘you’ with somebody, anybody. Forgive… Forget… Do something… Do Anything! Live!!

Thanks for sharing your time with me. I welcome your thoughts, comments.

Live some. Love some. Learn some. Everyday.

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