The good book encourages us that it is best to let our yes mean yes and our no mean no: In others words, just do what you say you are gonna do. I can't begin to tell you how many times I have heard people say one thing and then claim they mean another. I guess its o.k. to do this wishy washy type of communication with someone you love, because they will more than likely 4-give you. However, on the the street if you are gambling and you call out the wrong cue ball shot or wrong number of the dice roll and say you meant another it could very well cost you your life.
I have had the privilege of working with many people who were ex-felons or under served in the community people and one thing that I truly learned is this........When you are trying to get somethings like services, money or assistance you have to say what you mean and mean what you say. There is no gray areas because people will dismiss you and move on 2 the next applicant. I think that is very true, because as humans we are quick to dismiss someone for some wrong or hurt if its real or imaged.
Personally I was accused of something as simple of not returning a phone call before. The person told me that I not only called, but I never cared about them. The funny thing is I called and the person basically said I was a liar. I knew I called them and could prove it, but then again, why was all that necessary in the first place? Its funny looking back now, because if some 1 shows you who they are.....believe them suckers-lol!
What about the people who are SUPER CHRISTIANS!!!! Should they be examples of doing right? Sure we all fall short and miss the mark of perfection but does that mean we can't be polite on a basic level? What we do shows what we are made of. For example, I saw two people who had not saw each other in over 20 years, you might think they would have some good questions to ask and reminisce. Nope, one person tried to be cordial and the other acted like one was just some kid of the street that didn't deserve the niceties of hello and how are you. I was so embarrassed because I was the one who was the catalyst! I have to learn that as I need to constantly make improvements of my character, I must also keep in mind that others may want to appear one way and be totally unaware of how they come off to others. We must learn to discern between what we want, what we need and how we should do/treat others! My wish today is that we can be clear on how we want us to perceive us because you only get one chance to make a first impression. At the end of the day...A person is what they do.....Knot what they say!
I am Ward....
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