Thank you . I admit in this last year particularly I’ve been angrier than usual because of my understanding regarding Trump/ Putins plan to eliminate Democracy in our Country.
I try to keep my anger about this separated from my interactions with others but it’s not easy. I want people to see and understand the truth about what is going on.
So yes I believe they should see what I see and agree with not allowing DJT to have another chance to destroy this country .
However , my brain also knows I cannot make this happen ,
I do try to be kind to everyone I meet or have contact with.I ask Gods help with this . But the truth is my heart is hard.
John this message is simple, profound and so needed. You are so right in saying that being kind is the way to go, yet, as you also say, it can be the hardest thing to do. Thank you for this great post, John.
I was messaging a family member yesterday, with whom I have a political difference of opinion. Rather than trying to prove my point, I chose to suggest that we concentrate on the myriad things that we DO agree on. I feel better about our relationship now. Sometimes, you simply need to agree to disagree, no matter how difficult it may be.
My son once said that the best advice for improving your life is to:
1. Be in the moment. Beware of your surroundings. Don’t be in your head.
2. Look people in the eyes with a smile on your face.
3. Remember you never know what that store clerk is going through. We are all more alike than different. The human condition is universal.
4. Just those few moments of interaction could change your entire life. You never know so don’t miss out.
You are absolutely right, John. It's like the saying goes that I love so much, "in a world where you can be anything, Be Kind". Blessings to you ♥️
Thank you . I admit in this last year particularly I’ve been angrier than usual because of my understanding regarding Trump/ Putins plan to eliminate Democracy in our Country.
I try to keep my anger about this separated from my interactions with others but it’s not easy. I want people to see and understand the truth about what is going on.
So yes I believe they should see what I see and agree with not allowing DJT to have another chance to destroy this country .
However , my brain also knows I cannot make this happen ,
I do try to be kind to everyone I meet or have contact with.I ask Gods help with this . But the truth is my heart is hard.
John this message is simple, profound and so needed. You are so right in saying that being kind is the way to go, yet, as you also say, it can be the hardest thing to do. Thank you for this great post, John.
https://youtu.be/etIqln7vT4w
I feel like this old commercial is apropos 🫶
Be kind and be empathetic. I am not a mind reader. I do not know what has happened to them in their past.
Kindness and empathy aren’t that hard to do. What a wonderful world it would be if we all did or best.
I was messaging a family member yesterday, with whom I have a political difference of opinion. Rather than trying to prove my point, I chose to suggest that we concentrate on the myriad things that we DO agree on. I feel better about our relationship now. Sometimes, you simply need to agree to disagree, no matter how difficult it may be.