by Louis A. Marini (Author)
Our lives are earthen vessels fragile but unbreakable due to our self-determination and steadfast faith. Faith allows us the opportunity to make the needed changes in our lives so that life is worth the journey. Despite the regrets, failures, and misgivings in our past, we can still change. Faith is the foundation, anchor, and root of self-transformation. Self-transformation is the result of the significant changes we make to become authentic and lovable human beings. The process of transformation is only possible if we have the courage to be as ourselves that is seeking and living the truth based in reality. This means being a personal instrument of compassion, empathy, self-giving, and kindness to others while pursuing our own dreams. Human life is sacred and unique in the sense that transformation at any age is always possible. It is never too late, nor is it fully achieved until we have breathed our last. We live for second chances. The story enshrined in the memorable Christmas novella A Christmas Carol is a testament to every person's journey of faith, self-transformation, and redemption. It is not only in reminiscing the experiences of our lives that is redemptive but how we end up in life when death knocks at our door.