I am thankful for second chances.

Somebody gave you one. A teacher who let a deadline slide, a manager who didn't escalate the mistake, a friend who took the call after you'd been unbearable for a month.

Most of us can name the chance we received, and far fewer can name the ones we've handed out. Receiving is memorable. Giving tends to feel, in the moment, like being taken advantage of.

Usually it isn't. Most people are trying, badly, from inside circumstances you can't see.

There's probably someone currently on a short leash with you. Consider lengthening it by one notch today.