Shore Yourself Up!

Don’t leave yourself adrift in the wrangling waves of other passing ships.

Set down your anchor so you’re not cast around by their wake.

‘Once again lady, I don’t even know what you’re talking about!’

OK. Here it is. Stay tied, docked to the truth – to what you know to be true, and become immovable! Don’t let all the lapping waves of other’s tongues cause you to change your mind and follow an aimless path out to sea where there’s no focus, no left, right, up or down!

This world – our world, your world, my world, needs strong, stable (anchored) individuals to hold things steady for smaller vessels floating around unsure where to land and anchor.

Can we each firm ourselves up in what we know to be true and yet be open to see where we may have believed someone else’s falsehoods?

It takes effort – but work to shore yourself up in the harbor of truth so passing ships will not pull you off course.

Your Opinion Matters

That’s just your opinion!

Don’t let others invalidate your opinion because it doesn’t line up with theirs. You are entitled to it!

The object of the game is not to have the ‘best’ opinion or have it be agreed upon by the most people. Your opinion is for you…to help you see who you are…your likes and desires…preferences, and to be free to change it at any given time!

What you like (your opinions) are what make up you.

I like blue, I like asparagus, I like spring best, I like a brick house, I like to read non-fiction, I like to swim and ride my bike. Maybe you don’t like these things and that’s perfectly OK.

I’m going to stretch, develop and see what I’m about and be strong in my personal opinions, having the courage to express them.

Differences of opinion aren’t a threat to well-being; instead, they make life more full and interesting.

Next time you get to visit with someone, ask what they think about a certain topic and then really listen. They might ask your opinion. You could learn something new and maybe make a new friend.