"The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake. You can't  learn anything from being perfect."

    

   

    There are no mistakes in life; only lessons. What this means is that whenever something happens, there is a possibility for us to learn from.  If we can learn to accept mistakes, shortcomings, and unwanted events as opportunities for learning and personal growth, then we will feel less stressed and fearful, we will be more confident and self-assured.

     If we do something incorrectly or wrong, or we do something that makes us feel bad, we may get angry with ourselves. The fact is that when we make a mistake, there is a lesson for us to learn. Mistakes are gifts. They offer us the opportunity to explore an area where perhaps we are deficient, need additional knowledge or training, or need to reevaluate our approach. Whatever the reason, if we take the time to explore what happened, we can learn what we need to know to correct the situation and to put systems in place so that this same mistake does not recur.

     Some people refuse to accept that they did anything wrong. It was someone else or it was the system. They rationalize, deny, make excuses, justify, and blame. These people have not yet learned to accept responsibility for themselves and for their actions.

     Accept that we are human and that each of us will do things we regret. Each of us will take a wrong turn, hurt someone's feelings, or make bad choices. Be open to making mistakes and embrace them as an opportunity to learn valuable life lessons. They hurt sometimes - a lot of the time. But if we are open to learning from our mistakes, we will be able to move on rather than wallowing in regret or disappointment. If we don't learn the lesson, it will repeat itself again and again in different situations until we get it. Experience is a hard teacher.

     Be aware of what we are doing, why we are doing it, how we feel, and how we make others feel. This way of thinking is about being proactive and seeking betterment to avoid unnecessary blunders. If we are aware of how our behaviors impact others, then we can determine whether that is enhancing or hurting our relationships.

     Whatever happens, whenever we make a mistake or we are involved in a misunderstanding, we should take responsibility. There is always something to be learned or improved even if the other person was wrong too.

     When we accept full responsibility for ourselves, we  also accept responsibility for making things right. If something was done poorly, then we can fix it. If something was misunderstood, then focus on building greater understanding in our relationships. When we accept responsibility, we demonstrate the highest level of respect for ourselves and others. 

                                
                                          MISTAKES ARE GIFTS :)