Tag: Honesty
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Why so Snappy? Pt 2
Why do we snap off at the people we love most? Sometimes I wonder why we speak so short and rudely to our family members. It’s like we don’t care that they have feelings. I don’t mean to bark but I do. Always after I use a harsh tone of voice I feel so bad.…
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My fellow Americans…
Let’s remember what it means to say we are Americans. If you do not like Trump, that’s between you and your conscience. To wish the POTUS dead is treason at worst and unpatriotic at best. Is that who we are now, my fellow Americans, unpatriotic treasonous humans? My heart hurts for my beloved country.Everyday it’s…
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Surprise!
I do not like surprises. I’m one of those please warn me before you visit sort of humans. Surprise parties are a big no thank you. Unexpected gifts from my family, yes please. Pop up storms in the Gulf, no thanks. Usually I am a positive person, however not when it comes to surprises. Unexpected…
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Only Speak the Truth
Today’s thought is simple and yet humans struggle with it. Mean what you say and say what you mean. It’s easy if you always speak truth.
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Your Identity Matters
What do you identify your soul with? If you don’t know you need to find out. It’s important to your well being. If you identify with a religion or a spiritual theology it becomes part of your public image. Unless you’re super good at hiding your truth, it becomes how others identify you. Who is…
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Are you free?
I love my country. I am a true blue American sweetheart. This is my home, my heart belongs here. This is the weekend in the USA when we will hear the word freedom over and over. It is true that we are in a country that offers more freedom than most. I would not want…
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Bless Your Wild Heart
I am about to shake up the world. Maybe not the entire world but my little corner of it. Why should we assume that the world as we know it would fall apart if we reveal our true selves to it? My husband said to me, “Look at Ann Rice, the author. She wrote for…
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How are you really?
Her: With all you have to accomplish in a day, how are you really? Me: I’m fine. Her: Really? How many of us answer the how are you question with, “Fine.” When chances are you like me are tired, hungry, happy, sad, or some other things other than “Fine.” How would our interactions go if…
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Fifth Rule of Social Media
Don’t assume, especially emotions. You can’t read minds. Speaking of emotions, don’t try to read it into someone’s post. Maybe the post the thing to make a point. Maybe they aren’t really angry. You are not a mind reader. Even if you think the words portray what the human who posted it is feeling you…
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To Each Their Own and Be True
It is no secret that I am a Christian. I do not often say that out loud or write it because it sets preconceived images of who you think I am in your head. I am not a traditionalist. I often say that I practice no B.S. Christianity. You might be exposed to several different…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 