My testimony

I have not been a good man. I have been stupid. I have been prideful. I have made many poor decisions. I have cheated. I am 52 years old and am reaping what I have sown. Unfortunately I have become too soon old and too late smart. Not that I'm all that smart! Just, in these, my later days, I now can clearly see some of the stupid foolish things I have done. If there is a hereafter, I hope my forebears will forgive me when I join them. If there is reincarnation, I embrace my karma and hope I will be absolved of my sins in a few thousand cycles. If my beliefs are correct and nothing further awaits me, then I am further saddened that I may not make amends in some sense. A good man should not lie, cheat, or steal A good man should protect those weaker than he A good man should be thoughtful of others needs and help others whenever possible A good man should believe in honor, duty, love, and never desert his comrades. Maybe someone may read this... I doubt it. But if you do. Try to be a good man. Be loyal to your comrades, remember there is something bigger than you that you should protect.