Friends can be like a comfy pair of jeans you never want to throw away, or like socks that get worn out, or even like a fine wine improving with age.
Find your friends and enjoy them in that moment.
Friends can be like a comfy pair of jeans you never want to throw away, or like socks that get worn out, or even like a fine wine improving with age.
Find your friends and enjoy them in that moment.
If you ignore, snub or shun someone, you could be giving them the cold shoulder. It is a passive-aggressive behaviour designed to hurt the other person. Usually it is better to have a calm conversation about the underlying issue.
There is a lot of fun to be had but there are times that aren’t as wonderful. You have to be resilient and get through those. And really enjoy the fun and games as often as you can!
You have thoughts about right and wrong, philosophy, religion and politics. Where did you learn those from? Did you ever consider different or opposing views? Did you ever challenge your thoughts robustly or have you simply accepted the first ideas that got into your mind?
There is a time for everything in life. A time for being an infant, teen, mid-lifer, and retiree. Your body and mind will be different in those phases.
People will react to you differently. Learn about the pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses of each stage in life and then maximise the opportunity in each.
Big generalisations are quick and easy. Getting into accurate detail takes time. Most people don’t have the time or want to make the time in their day. So they use the generalisation short cut.
New experiences, perspectives and timing can shift people’s philosophy and world outlook. Life is dynamic and therefore you can hold one thought on Tuesday and a polar opposite view as well, later in the week. It’s natural and should be allowed graciously.
What does it take to shift a person’s view on a subject? Is it just one item, thought or moment? Or is it the constant review of the idea and it’s consideration, that, over time, adjusts and shifts?
Have a real good look at them. Are you spending well? Do you get great joy from what you purchase? Is there anything you are buying that is unnecessary?
Listen to new ideas. Reflect. Use that new info.