Have Courage and Be Kind

Last week, I was really struggling to be kind, and open my home to someone I don't really trust or respect. But, regardless of my feelings for her, she needed my help. Luckily, she ended up not staying with me. However, those feelings of judgment, resentment and hate towards this person concerns me. This person has never been consciously hurtful towards me. I just don't like the type of person she is. I'm such a child nerd, but it took me watching Cinderella a few times to see how I needed to view this woman. I needed to remember her backstory, and that there is a reason she acts the way she does. I don't have to agree with it. But, I need to have compassion, and if anything, be a positive influence to her, and maybe through my example, she will want to raise her own standards.

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Happy April Fools' Day!

I'm not a very creative person, and have never come up with something truly funny to do to my friends, family, or any roommates I've had over the years. Maybe one day I'll be able to put some of the ideas below to good use. Until then... these are just amusing.

There is No Gain Without Struggle

We all struggle with something. In our moments of struggle, it's impossible to think that other people could possibly be feeling the same hurt, frustration, and loneliness we are. Remember you are not alone. Struggling is a part of being human. Without it, we would not appreciate the good things that we have. Today, recognize that without struggle, we are not driven to be better. You are better today, than you were yesterday. Just keep going! Keep taking steps every day to work towards your goals of personal development.

Why Do People Do What They Do?

Last week, I attended a client meeting with several of my co-workers. During said meeting, one of my co-workers, and good friend, got up to get water for our guests from a mini fridge in a cabinet located in the meeting room. But, she wasn't really quiet or discrete about it, and proceeded to slam the cabinet doors, while our guests were speaking. Maybe it's because I've lived in an apartment for too long, and the sound of my neighbors slamming their doors and kitchen cabinets has become a big pet peeve of mine. But, to me, her actions seemed a little rude. It got me wondering... why do people do some of the things they do? After doing some Googling, it seems like there are many reasons for why people slam things like doors, cabinets, and toilet seats. Reasons range from anger, lack of awareness, laziness, selfishness, bad manners, and lack of consideration for others. I immediately did some self-reflection. While I'm pretty good about not...

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