Growing Through Experiences

Growing Through Life Experiences

Respect and making good choices in your life such as selecting the right friends is a formula for longevity and living a productive and happy life.
You can avoid experiencing negativity and problems in your life if you learn to respect others. Respecting others can only be accomplished by using kind words in your conversation and actions. You must always think before you speak. This will allow you an opportunity to evaluate situations and change your demeanor if necessary to prevent problems.
Disrespecting others and talking instead of listening is a precursor for trouble. This position gives you a narrow view of situations instead of being open and having a clear understanding of what is really going on. You will always receive a slanted interpretation instead of seeing the full picture.
Often time’s people fail to realize that there are consequences for their actions. My husband would say you are cruising for a bruising if you do not treat people right.
As a child I was often admonished or reprimanded for not doing what I was told to do. So I know firsthand what the consequences are for not being respectful or for doing something you were told not to do.
I was raised in an environment where respect for others was necessary. I was also taught that God is not the author of confusion and he cannot bless your life if you are not respectful.
Most of my life I surrounded myself with elderly people because they would always give me wise advice regarding my life style and how to get alone and respect others, especially my elders.
Parents must plant the seed of respect in their children in a very young age and demand that they always follow that rule. This will prevent your children from enduring negative consequences in life, such as the wrath of someone angry or hurting others’ feelings. You must use sound biblical teaching when training your children about life experiences, respecting others, especially your parents and elders. This is a valuable tool.
My mother would say I am your mother you’re not mine . I knew right away that I must always stay in my place. Parents should be parents and children should be children.
Respecting others prevents you from saying something inappropriate or crossing a line that you cannot turn back. I have heard from many parents, as well as my mother that you should not let your mouth write a check you can’t cash.
Developing strong relationships such as surrounding yourself with good friends helps build character as well. People who think alike will bond together. “Birds of a feather always flock together” are words that I used to hear elders say. You should always associate with people that have the same goals as yourself if you want to develop lost lasting friendship.
Surrounding yourself with people that you feel comfortable with allows you to get in where you fit in. My friend would say “Water seeks its own level”. You should find friendship with someone that has your character. I have also heard it said that when looking for a friend, select someone that you feel comfortable with or have the same vision you have. “Great minds think alike”.
Everyone is not meant to be your friend. Some people you need to handle with a long handle spoon. There are friends and then there are acquaintances. This means some people you say hi and bye and then leave their presence.
Respect builds character and broadens your environment, so that you can develop long lasting relationships. If you find one good friend in life you have accomplished a lot.