They say “flattery will get you anywhere” but I think it should be “flattery will get you in the door but after a while it may get you out of the door.” In other words, don’t build me up with sand. And shallow flattery is sand. Give me the material to build a strong foundation of confidence. Continue reading
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Not Now
Courage means different things to different people. For me, it means pushing aside the fear and acting anyway. To do something even when – especially when – I don’t want to. The fear is still there, it just needs to take a backseat for a moment or two. Continue reading
Optimistic Saturday
Maybe I’m alone on this, but Saturday mornings I tend to have a very long, robust to-do list. By the end of the day though, I have to just call it good. I always have high hopes for the day. Continue reading
Self preservation mode
I worked with a co-worker who always operated in self-preservation mode. It was exhausting for me because I had to toe the mark. There was no give. Me being the human that I am tends to make mistakes. Daily. So this really didn’t work out too well for me. Continue reading
Be proud of what you got
Hmmm, I don’t think I need to throw out an explanation for this one. You probably know someone who fits the bill though, right? Continue reading
Sweeping it under the rug
Sure, we may “sweep it under the rug” to get it out of sight. But then we end up tripping on the rug so maybe not the best idea? Continue reading
She doesn’t actually love you more…
Just an observer here, but let me say one warning sign for a couple’s trouble is the lack of respect for the partner’s family. It works both ways, husband or wife. You may not love them but you better respect them. Continue reading
Judging or warning?
Sometimes it is difficult for different generations to communicate. Whereas youth may hear judgement, the older generation may only intend a warning. A warning for the younger not to follow in the difficult footsteps the older trod. In short, don’t throw out a warning because of the tone we choose to hear. Continue reading
Small steps, small steps
I once fasted for help in becoming a nice person. The day after I was the orneriest I’ve ever been and the total opposite of a nice person. Perhaps, that is my true self and I just noticed my behavior. At any rate, I’ve dialed down the goal a little bit. Becoming a nice person may be a life long quest but maybe I can learn to just not be mean. Continue reading
Unfriendly resting face
I get it. My resting face is not warm. But that’s just because I am usually confused not hostile. I really do think I’m friendlier than I appear. I think. Continue reading
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