Posts Tagged ‘honesty’
Observation
I enjoy having conversations with wise people. I’ve learned that they ask a lot of really good questions. They do not like to “hear themselves talk”. They choose their words carefully. Occasionally I’ve met a person who is wise in certain areas, but really struggling in other areas of life. I think the pursuit of…
Read MoreStay Calm
I’m not sure that I was ever considered a “calm” person when I was a bit younger. I would guess that in the last 10 years (my mid-forties) was when I started becoming calmer. I do believe that there is a direct connection to when I started carving time out of my morning to spend…
Read MoreSeven Things
I am a bit of a list maker. It keeps me on track. If I’m organizing my day, I will make a list of things to do. I will sometimes map out my day with lists. I sometimes wish the apps at the grocery story put the coupons in the order of the isles I’m…
Read MoreLiar Liar
I don’t like to admit that I’ve told a lie, but there are times when there is not an easy answer. I just tried to justify a lie. How do you answer some of these questions? Do you like me? Do you notice anything different about me? Do you think that woman (or guy) is…
Read MoreHis Reputation
This is a word that is about another’s perspective or view of someone’s behavior. I know people who used to have a bad reputation, but they’ve changed their lives and now they have a favorable or good reputation. I think a good reputation has to do with honor, respect and integrity. I also think a…
Read MorePlease Help
I’ve learned the “magic word” called please. The “magic word” is what we teach our kids which is a form of respect when asking someone to do something for you. I’ve also learned the value of saying “thank you” when someone does something for me. “Please” and “thank you” seemed to have gone “out of…
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