I am grateful for my ability to see my weaknesses and to overcome them. It takes time, but over the years there have been many—shyness, gullibility, building financial security from the ground up, self consciousness when having my picture taken, selfishness, lack of graciousness, and learning to appreciate the authenticity and soul of those I love. I am grateful because my weaknesses have always sparked a change in my life that gets me closer to who I have always wanted to be. It’s A Wonderful Life—ironic, tragic, beautiful, and forgiving…