It has been a very revealing couple of days, with a lot of soul searching by me.
Some of the best lessons I have learned have been in times of difficulty, and the events of this week have called me to task.
As mentioned in my last post, a person who we thought of as a friend, wasn't. Unfortunately they were also a business partner. When it came down to friendship or money, they chose financial gain and began a smear campaign that was designed to make our lives miserable. We made a conscience decision as a family not to play that game. It was a very difficult thing to do. That was a decade ago.
This week, we have heard that this person is ruined. That personally and financially they are devastated, and it is very likely my business will improve greatly because of this.
People having been coming out of the woodwork with their congratulations, like somehow I have won. It has been disturbing. I felt like I was a winner all along, by holding on to my ethics and integrity, and living well, by doing what I thought was right.
Professionally it saddens me to see so many people delight in downfall. Obviously these were people that a decade ago held their breaths as we struggled, and now want to be entertained with another real life drama.
Once again I have bowed out. I will not play this game. That bridge has been burned.
I will do my job, I will entertain contracts that have been offered to me.
With respect to this person and their family , I have said a one time prayer, that God's will be done.
A decade ago this person robbed us of trust in ourselves and a sense of trust in the world.
They lie at God's feet.
I have moved on.