Never Say Never

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Is this more than a common saying, perhaps this is reality. But I believe that people deserve second chances, maybe even third chances if they prove they are willing to change.

Sometimes all you need is a little guidance, or something, someone, to change for. I can't help but wonder if it is possible for simply another human being to be enough motivation to get another off of the old beaten path and onto a fresh new page.

Am I giving the human species more credit than they deserve? I have seen people try to change and go right back to old habits, yet I cannot help but believe theres still a chance.

Does it take a tragedy for one to realize they're headed the wrong direction, is it self or family motivated or maybe guidance from a higher power? I have been caught up in thinking about this lately. I like to see the best in everybody cause I like to believe that at our core, we're all good people.

Sometimes it is hard and confusing giving somebody a second chances, but sometimes it is worth it. Sometimes they prove your assumptions wrong, and you're left wondering why you've waited so long.

Contrary to that I have seen people given second, third, fourth chances to yet again be a let down. It's not easy and nobody ever said it would be easy. If you can find somebody or something that can make you change for the better hold onto them, and if you're somebody else's motivation to better themselves don't let them down by not being there.

As you can probably tell I have mixed feelings about change and second chances, but it's something that has been on my mind lately. There is no guide on how to go about change, for it's a part of life and life cannot be perfect, only as perfect as you can make it yourself.