How often we forget...

That no matter what, people need to be given time. 

What you say and how you say it are very important. 

You cannot give up on those who you care for.

You accept those you love for who they are, flaws included. 

Your absence is felt more than you think it is. 

Even the smallest gestures matter.

It's not important to have the last word.

To think from the other person's perspective.

That it's easy to react, fret, fume but easier to smile, take a breath, relax.

To be thankful for what we have received.

That you must extend respect to another unless given a strong reason to do so otherwise.

That everyone is entitled to their opinion. You needn't agree to it but you must respect it.

That self-realisation is more powerful than any amount of convincing or coercion. 

That somethings just need to be done.

To Live & Let Live.

To Live not survive.

.... The last few weeks showed me how 

so many people have forgotten 

but more importantly how I have forgotten too. 

Not any more. 

This I promise myself.