Memory Holder: (Unedited): 12 Jan 2013:

It is the duty and responsibility of the leader to be the blame and holder of the unfortunate memories. 
C.J.MacKechnie

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 In the times of trials and tribulations. In the times of conflicts and wars. In the times of unfortunate accidents and  survival of lost souls. The leader who may not be anymore is still responsible for the easing and uplifting of those who followed him/her into and through the valley of the shadow and death. By accepting all blame for the ordering of necessary orders. By acknowledging the greatest of the tormented soul who followed those orders and easing their minds and spirits. Then ordering them to go forth and living the life they now rightfully deserve to live. The bad and sad memories of all of the orders given. Belong solely to the leader. The leader who takes on and keeps all of those dire and drastic events. Honors those who have followed and who have fallen.
The leader who willingly enslaves himself with those memories frees his men/women who followed him/her into hells fire and torment.
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http://bible.cc/psalms/23-4.htm
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Conquered Scars (unedited). 06 Feb 2012

Celebrate your scars. That are both seen and unseen. These are the real evidence of conflicts, hardships and adversities. Which you have faced, endured and conquered in your life. C.J.MacKechnie

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Scars are not unsightly nor are they ugly. They are the permanent reminders of your errors and mistakes. They are reminders of your selfless sacrifice. They are proof that you went forward by choice in harms way to conquer evil or to be evil. Either way the sadness you endure from your scars can be a positive emotion instead of a negative emotion. The logical choice of deciding which emotion to place upon your scars is all your. Even if your scars were a result of youthful stupidity. Ask yourself are you the same stupid person today? have you grown and matured into someone more positive and respectful? Has your scars led you to GOD who became your Heavenly Father? Can you now love everyone equally as your brother and sister? Even if they wish you harm? If you can answer yes? Can you answer yes? even while sitting in a chair with lifeless legs? Even while needing assistance to eat, drink or go to the bathroom? Even if your alone is some forgotten hospital?

I can tell you this as a truth. This is a blessing. This is a gift. This life in which you must endure is the crucible of your resolve and humility to be the son or daughter of GOD

Peace be unto you my brother and sister. C.J.MacKechnie

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