Let’s not be be too easy on ourselves.
Folks, there’s people watching us all the time; how we act, how we react, what we say, what we do…and the kids are always watching…wondering how adults are going to do things – deciding how they will model their behavior – always somebody looking!!!
- Well she did it – so I can too!
- He got away with that behavior, I think maybe…
- Why should I park straight in the parking spot; it’s handicapped parking; I have a handicap tag!
- Stoplight may have turned red, but I’ve been waitin’ in line long enough, I’m goin’ anyway!
- I’m a senior citizen, people should defer to me!
- He was rude to me; I’ll be rude back…I don’t know them so….
- My work isn’t that important, I’ll let that task slide. It won’t make any difference.
- I’m only a few minutes late for work (25% of the time)
- I’ll exercise tomorrow.
- Tomorrow I’ll clean the kitchen…
And on and on and the little things multiply until soon we have allowed ourselves to become soft, thing start to bother us, we get all out of whack and wonder why ?!
BUT!!! We’re always only 1 decision away from taking better care of ourselves, being a better person, becoming more thoughtful, considerate, helpful…just plain feeling better as a human being!
I wrestle with these things every day too.
(But I am aware somebody who needs a good example might be watching…) (I hope not to let them down.)
Mrs. Goodfinder 