Posts Tagged ‘ignore’
Rules
I don’t consider myself to be a rule breaker. I struggle with some rules but mostly I stay between the lines. My biggest struggle is most often driving the speed limit. I just like to get where I’m going as efficiently as possible. It would be helpful if I would learn that the journey to…
Read MoreIgnore
I have learned over the years that not everything I hear is worth listening to or responding to. There are people who want my attention simply to get something from me that serves only them. There are others who want my attention to sell me something that I don’t need or really want. I must…
Read MoreMessenger
A messenger is someone who carries a message from one person to another. If it’s good news, all is well. Sometimes when it’s bad news, the messenger is blamed for his/her message. This can happen in business when the news is bad, it’s tempting to blame the person delivering the news when they may have…
Read MoreIgnoring God
As I’ve aged, I’ve noticed a bit of hearing loss. I think some of this may be normal. My hearing loss could be loud music that I’ve listened to. I am still growing as a listener. I do work at listening to others when they speak to me. I try to be present and focused…
Read MoreCounsel Rejected
I’ve always been a fan of TV shows that feature attorneys. I used to watch Perry Mason (I know that this “dates” me a bit!) and Matlock and most recently Law & Order. I realized a long time ago that there are times our legal system fails, but it really the best thing we’ve…
Read MoreTurned Away
I remember as a kid when my parents did or said something that I tried to turn and walk away. I learned rather quickly that this was a huge sign of disrespect to them. I had to turn around come back and stand there until the “lecture” (aka teachable moment) was over. I really…
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