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, reached out, do so going forward.

• Own any responsibility and don’t repeat that behavior.

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

• Unexpected people show up, some you expected do, some you expected, do not. Appreciate the former, love the middle (rocks), and forgive the latter.

• It’s the past. Learn. Make new relationships. You will make new mistakes.