COMPLACENCY

Avoid complacency. 
It leads to carelessness, poor attitude and over time makes one incompetent, unreal and unreliable.
Unhappy with our lot in life? Be sure there'll be ups and downs. Quit blaming as this leads to anger, discord and bitterness. 

Comparing oneself with another doesn't help as it only breeds envy, strife and jealously. Such negativity erodes our morale.

Choose to build one's reputation and credibility on a solid foundation of integrity, humility, sensitivity and compassion. 
An individual's true worth is not on what he does but rather on what he is ...

CRUMBS OR ... CREAM

You can tell how much anybody loves you by the sacrifices he is willing to make for you.

Do you get the crumbs or the very best from him? ...

FAMILY TIES

Eating together with family is recommended and encouraged whenever possible. 
Nothing like having the brood gather round the table to share meals and good conversation. 

It's especially nice and heartwarming to see children, taught from young, spontaneously thank their parents (guardians & elders etc.) for lovingly preparing/putting food on the table for their nourishment and enjoyment. Instilling an attitude of gratitude.  Trademark of well brought up kids.
Everyone is glad for this demonstration of love and appreciation.

And then how very appropriate and meaningful for the family to give thanks together for the many daily blessings that we so often take for granted.

Thank you God for the greatest blessing of all - the gift of your Son.

PERSONALITY TYPE

My Personality Type (PT) says I'm self assured, in charge, strong and independent. 
The 'I'll Do It My Way' kind of character. 
Very protective of my loved ones. 
I can be a pain though 


My mother would confirm I'm bull-headed and self reliant; occasionally a nightmare but she loves me anyway! 
More of an initiator rather than a follower and once my mind is made up a hundred wild horses couldn't change my decision.

My PT also suggests that I fall in love easily.  True.
Not difficult, I guess. Love, after all is a decision.
From tiny tots to senior surly grumpy persons, there are many things we can love about them. 
And once we recognize and make up our mind to accept their temperaments, it's easier to love.

I take 'calculated' risks. But sometimes I miscalculate. 
Oh yes, I've goofed up on more occasions than I care to remember and made some awkward mistakes along the way but this is me.
Having lived more than half a century 'dangerously' and liking the pace, think I'll continue in the same manner. Life is so much more exciting and meaningful that way.

Giving thanks with a grateful heart ...

PRIDE & PREJUDICE

A man too set in his ways, who stubbornly refuses to take heed of good counsel may well drown in his own pride and arrogance. 

Even if you attempt to pull him out of the mire pit of his self-absorption, he'll struggle to reject your help,  maintain his baseless stance for fear of being found erring. 
For such a man, death is preferred rather than to accept Truth. 

What price to pay for an inflated ego and shallow mind...

FIND A NEED

Find a need and meet it.
Being in high places is advantageous especially when we are in a strategic position to positively execute change, impact and influence lives.
Use this for good.
There is always someone or some worthy cause that could use our expertise, help and support.

What a shame to turn our backs, look over our shoulders with disinterest, give lame excuses, go deaf on conscience, merely watch with folded arms the aggrieved and without batting an eyelid, wash our hands...  

Wickedness comes in many disguise.  A hardened heart full of deceit ranks high.

Take heed.  
Never know when our turn will come to plead for grace and mercy.
Would we like to be dismissed in like manner?
Ouch!

KEEP LIFE SIMPLE

We make many decisions - big and small - daily and that's tiring and serious work! 
Too many options can be mind boggling and those complicate matters. 
Bombarded with sophisticated equipment, overflow of information, data and statistics, we sometimes overlook the most simple solution and end up more confused. 

Feel it's wise to return to fundamentals, apply good old common sense, adopt time-tested old-fashioned practices and relish the wisdom contained therein.