There are many things that I try to protect, some to a better extent than others. I value, of course, and do my best to protect my: loved ones; pet(s); property; integrity; character and attitude.
Indeed, my loved ones are of the most value to me and I would lay down everything I have to protect them. Second most important to me is my attitude. My attitude not only effects me ... but it effects those around me. Therefore, my attitude should not only be important to me, but also to those around me.
For years now, I have made a conscious effort to maintain a positive and encouraging attitude. I don't always find the right words to lift up others and I don't wear a smile 24/7 ... yes, I am a work in progress. I learned long ago that watching the news on T.V. (and now via social media) would NOT lend itself to a healthy, positive attitude. So I try my best to limit my news intake.
Yes some news does bleed into my life, whether it be on a restaurant or hotel's TV, at one of the businesses that I visit ... or even a passionate post from a Twitter or FaceBook friend. Unfortunately, it appears that there is an abundance of "leakers" and "anon" (anonymous) sources supplying "facts" to media outlets who (perhaps because of their political leanings) run stories so that they can be first to report.
Please, please, please, regardless of your political leanings, I encourage you to ignore any news that the primary (usually only) source is a "leaker" or "anon". Or at the very least, take it with the BIGGEST GRAIN OF SALT imaginable. I question whether any or all of the "leaked" reports are founded in any truth at all? Is there really an anon source? Who are these cowards and why do they have so little character or integrity that they won't go on the record? And is what they are leaking really that important?
An anonymous source recently informed me of the following: Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer come out in full support of the National Grape Alliance after they discovered that President Donald Trump prefers strawberry jam on his morning toast ... scandalous! Now the grape and strawberry growers will be deeply divided in the next election. Ridiculous yes, just an example yes, but it really has gotten this bad.
Leakers and Anon sources, take heed and "have the courage of your convictions." If you have any credibility and your message is important, stand-up and be heard, use your full name, don't hide in the shadows.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Unringing the bell.
We've all done it, right?
You open your mouth and out comes a word that you know you shouldn't use. It's a word or phrase that is mean and hurtful and you said it on purpose. Yes you meant to hurt another person because you were angry, mad, furious! Maybe angry with them, maybe upset about the situation ... but it doesn't matter the reason, your raw emotion took control of your thinking brain and you spewed the evil word(s).
You may have heard the expression "you can't un-ring a bell". While this is certainly true, you should definitely try to un-ring it. You should apologize, several times if necessary and hope that the other party is willing to move on from the ugly incident. People can be more understanding than we sometimes give them credit for ... and yes, like the first line questions we have all done it, right!
Maybe the bell you rang is deafening and the bass was so deep that it stings for many, many days. If your offended party values your history/relationship they will eventually forgive you. Keep in mind though, they may never forget! If you are a student of the bible look up the phrase "forgive and forget"; or don't bother, because it's not in there!
Which brings me to the following and more important lesson:
"Think Before You Ring!"
Sure we all have it in our hearts to forgive someone once. But twice or three times by the same person? If you can forgive the same person that many times you are either their mother or just a much better person than me. And if you "ring" one too many bells you will soon have a reputation and you will start every new relationship on the defensive because the word will certainly get out. This is the year 2016 and everyone is tweeting, posting to Instagram & Facebook and dozens of other sites. Think before you ring!
Protect your reputation/character, guard your words/actions! Next to your health your reputation/character is the most important thing you have going for you. Think before you ring!
You open your mouth and out comes a word that you know you shouldn't use. It's a word or phrase that is mean and hurtful and you said it on purpose. Yes you meant to hurt another person because you were angry, mad, furious! Maybe angry with them, maybe upset about the situation ... but it doesn't matter the reason, your raw emotion took control of your thinking brain and you spewed the evil word(s).
You may have heard the expression "you can't un-ring a bell". While this is certainly true, you should definitely try to un-ring it. You should apologize, several times if necessary and hope that the other party is willing to move on from the ugly incident. People can be more understanding than we sometimes give them credit for ... and yes, like the first line questions we have all done it, right!
Maybe the bell you rang is deafening and the bass was so deep that it stings for many, many days. If your offended party values your history/relationship they will eventually forgive you. Keep in mind though, they may never forget! If you are a student of the bible look up the phrase "forgive and forget"; or don't bother, because it's not in there!
Which brings me to the following and more important lesson:
"Think Before You Ring!"
Sure we all have it in our hearts to forgive someone once. But twice or three times by the same person? If you can forgive the same person that many times you are either their mother or just a much better person than me. And if you "ring" one too many bells you will soon have a reputation and you will start every new relationship on the defensive because the word will certainly get out. This is the year 2016 and everyone is tweeting, posting to Instagram & Facebook and dozens of other sites. Think before you ring!
Protect your reputation/character, guard your words/actions! Next to your health your reputation/character is the most important thing you have going for you. Think before you ring!
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