Lost lessons.

I’ve lost jobs, friends, money, illusions, dogs, contests, self-confidence and relatives.

The lessons seem to be similar, regardless of the details.

• If you wished you had done more, tried harder, or reached out to connect, do so going forward.

• Own the responsibility and don’t repeat the behavior.

• Take time to remember and revel in the good parts. There are always good parts.

• Unexpected people show up, some you expected show up, some you thought would, don’t. Appreciate the former, love the middle (rocks), and forgive the latter.

• It’s the past. Learn. Make new relationships. You will make new mistakes, don’t repeat the old ones.