“There is only one thing more painful than learning from experience, and that is not learning from the experience.” It has been told to us that the morning Sun, our eldest brother, brings a teaching each morning. How many times have we greeted the sunrise in prayer, welcoming the unknown teaching? How many times have we greeted the sunset and thanked the Sun for the teaching? Life is such a teacher for each one of us. When we have learned from our experience we don’t continue our wayward patterns but move forward. We do this with an open heart, forgiveness and a welcoming of each day. For myself, this a mindful practice, and yes, lifelong. David Kukkola