Posts Tagged ‘discerning’
Simple Yes or No
I sometimes have a hard time saying “No”. I read a book on parenting several years ago and the author said that parents should always try to say “yes” and when they simply can’t, then they can say “no”. I like making other people happy and I say yes to make them happy. I’ve learned…
Read MoreAll I Need
I have lots of wants. I have lots of needs. As a grown-up I have to be discerning between the two. I sometimes turn my “wants” into “needs” to that I can justify them. When my kids had wants, I had to make the call when they were actually wants versus needs. As I read…
Read MoreResponded
This word is a word of action. The opposite of responding is ignoring. A response could be negative or positive. I could choose to not respond, which is in fact a response. There are times that I’m looking for a response from someone and I get nothing. If I’m looking for a response, then I’ve…
Read MoreConsult
I have learned the value of having someone to consult with. This word is defined as “seeking advice or information – guidance”. I have sought the counsel of an attorney. I have sought the advice of a pastor. I have sought the advice of a friend and mentor. I have also served as a “consultant”…
Read MoreLess Stressed
I am still learning to handle stress and not let it affect every other relationship. It’s not my wife’s fault that things at work can be stressful, so why should she be affected. I know that she will listen if I need to talk about it. I also know that she wants to help bear…
Read MoreBad Looks Good
I have been attracted to bad things many times over the years. Bad things come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Bad things can come from bad people or good people. It is often hard to discern if something is bad or good early on. I need to keep my boundaries clearly in site…
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