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I often wonder if the way people behave these days is simply thoughtlessness or real pure selfishness? Have we become so self absorbed that we are mindless to the needs and desires of others? Mind you, I would be remiss in pointing out that at times I may have acted with thoughtlessness, towards another, even acted with selfishness and or self interest and not considered the feelings of others, however I am at a point in my life where I am more aware and am trying to become more sensitive to the power of my words and deeds. I do address that to the people when I re-consider afterwards how I acted....and if it was with integrity towards another. Sometimes I hold off making a choice or passing a comment until I consider IF those actions are in MY best interest only and if they have integrity. I have had many situations that I have CHOSEN to learn from lately whereby upon re-consideration of the people involved and the situation I have come to the conclusion that there was no great conspiracy, it was merely another human being thoughtless and inconsiderate, possibly even thinking of themselves rather than me as opposed to someone deliberately going out of their way to hurt me or my feelings. Oh shock and horror, it really is NOT all about me?? By the same token, you do come across people who ONLY operate on thinking of themselves thereby choosing their own wants, needs over ANYONE else in their path.....REGARDLESS of the consequences. Those who betray friendship for their own selfish reasons, and those who expect you to perform for them upon whim since you have an ability and use that so again those boundaries are soooooo important.
Those kinds of people are best cut loose, and boy is THAT satisfying....
As a parent I can use my power for good or evil :-) I have the power to choose, and I consider my words towards my children carefully KNOWING that what I do and say could have them in therapy for YEARS after that, if they are not kindly delivered when I have an issue with a grade and or behavior etc... and that is one of the major things that has me re-considering how my words and deeds affect my children. It is something I put to use in my readings...and when I make that choice in my own personal relationships and treat people with respect and kindness, it usually comes back to me, it is one of the reasons I consider myself blessed, I would like to expect that of others, but I have seen that it is not always the way, it will not change how or WHO I am... not now, not ever......
Joan