I have often said that it isn't usually what I say but how I say it. I have a tendency to sprinkle most everything with a pinch of sarcasm. And, I have absolutely no doubt that there are those who get sarcasm, but the majority do not. So, if I have to end up trying to explain the sarcasm, it really loses its emphasis and humor. It isn't usually what I say but how I say it.
The flip side of my sarcastic self is the fact that I am not harder on anyone than I am myself. I am an OCD (CDO) perfectionist. I walked in one afternoon from work several years ago and Trish was watching a show that had a "perfectionist quiz". We both took the quiz. If you scored 100 or more points, out of a possible 200, you were a perfectionist. I scored like a 196. So, as hard as I may seem on others, I am more hard on myself. Both can be counterproductive.
Today's word is something to remind us to be kind to ourselves and to watch what we say around others: "Two things to remember in life: Take care of your thoughts when you are alone; and, take care of your words when you are with others."
We can really be overly critical with ourselves when we are alone. We will tell ourselves that we are things that we are not, that we are worth far less than we are, and that we will never be something that we don't need to be anyway. What we need to remember is that we are a child of the King of Kings and He has a promised future for us.
When we are with others, we need to be equally cautious. Not only can our words cause them to have negative thoughts about themselves, they can cause others to tell things on us that are not true. All it takes is a few words said to the wrong person to change your life. So, when you are alone, guard your thoughts. When you are with others guard your words. You may just be surprised at how much those two things may change your life.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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