Simply Said - K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Silly.

R- E-S-P-E-C-T I think most of us have probably heard Aretha Franklin singing about how all she wants is a little respect. I believe that one of the reasons, besides the fact that it is Aretha singing it, that song is so popular is because we can relate.  After all, don't we all just want a little respect. Respect is treating others the way we would like to be treated.  Having said that it makes me think "Do I respect myself?" Heavy I know, but if we don't respect ourselves and our values it's most likely others won't either.  Also, how can we give to others what we don't have.  Only when we learn to respect and accept ourselves for who we are will we be able to extend that courtesy to others, and feel deserving of receiving it.                                                           Simply Put : Do unto others what you wo...

  Words Most of us have probably said or have had things said to us that have been hurtful. The old saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me" couldn't be more untrue. Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely-spoken words can heal (Proverbs 12:18). Let's try and stick to the old adages of:  If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all and a still tongue makes a wise head. "You can be sure that on the Judgement Day everyone will have to give an account of every useless word they have ever spoken. Your words will be used to judge you-to declare you either innocent or guilty." (Matthew 12:36,3)                                                       Simply Put:  Think before you speak.                           ...

Reactions I have to admit that I don't always pause and count from 1-10 before I react.  Sometimes my first reactions are not something I am proud of,  my feelings tend to overtake my common sense.  What follows that first reaction though has improved.  I immediately know....I apologize and ask for forgiveness.   We are all human and we fall short at times. The thing is to not be so hard on ourselves when we do. I like what Joyce Myer says "I'm not where I want to be but thank God I'm not where I was."                                                      Simply Put: Try not to let your feelings cause you to overreact.                                                    

  Children As I was waiting for a connecting flight at the airport, I overheard a woman thanking another lady for something that she had done for her daughter.  I'll always remember her words, "When someone does something for me it's okay but when they do something for my child I'll never forget it."  I don't know what that lady did but I'm sure it will leave a lasting impression on the daughter as well.  The following proverb, which has been attributed to African cultures sure stands true:  It takes a village to raise a child.                                                                                                   Simply Put:                         ...