You would think that as we grow older we would become immunized to disappointment but the truth is quiet the opposite; As we grow older at some point we realize certain things and situations are not going to change no matter how much we desire and it makes us sad. The old saying, "Reality Bites" becomes a staple of our lexicon and if we aren't careful we will allow it to depress any hope of happiness we may have left.
As a Mason who interacts on a daily basis with other Masons I have come to realize that just as in any other organization there are men who are sincere about improving themselves and others who are fakes and frauds. If we are going to grow spiritually and emotionally we need to align ourselves with men who have the same goals and aspirations and just because a man has a current dues card does not mean he is on the same path to self improvement or enlightenment. If you find such to be the case do not closely associate yourself with that man lest he lead you astray.
There was an incident this week which shook my world to it's very foundation but after some soul searching I came to realize had I heeded the warnings of a few good men over the last year, I would have been better prepared for the incident and may have averted the outcome. But since the incident I have been told numerous times that God has other plans for me which I have to believe is true so that I can move on.
Trust in certain areas of my life comes hard for me especially when I let my guard down and get kicked in the teeth (symbolically) it re-enforces my belief that some people are just inherently evil and should be avoided at all cost.
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