Cattāri Brahmavihārā

That we are the heirs to our thoughts, speech and deeds and there is no escape from them should be clear to anyone who had taken refuge in the Dhamma of the Blessed One. And yet I amaze myself time and again by my ability to act as if there were no consequences. Day by day I am working to become clearer and more honest about my aims and intentions but there is still so much to be purified. And, when I reflect on how I have lived even this brief life I see a trail of broken trust and the wanton destruction of the bonds of friendship and amity in pursuit of selfish and fleeting gratification.

Knowing that we must face all of this either more or in the future I find myself searching for a way to redress past harm and ask forgiveness of those I have hurt. I have so far found some effective practices for doing so when the people have passed our of our acquaintance and intend to send letters asking forgiveness to those I can buy I would really like to know what others have found to work as well. If you read this and something comes to mind please share and if not please be well.