Everyone has a personality trait that makes them avoid someone. For me, that trait is passive aggressiveness. At first glance, it can be easy to miss because it is so subtle. It often looks like cooperation and agreement. But over time, you see past the stealth because actions and words don’t match. I experienced thisContinue reading “The Red Flag of Passive Aggressiveness”
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Who Would You Rather Be?
A random image that popped up on my social media reminded me of the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side.” Each one of us has our own unique skills and gifts, yet we wish we could be someone else, want something else, or do something that another person can do. OftenContinue reading “Who Would You Rather Be?”
A Visit With A Friend
Dear Friend, Thank you for letting me stay at your home for the past month. It was my first time in the big city and my first time away from home! I loved all the dessert places you took me to. The cookies and hot chocolate were wonderful. As with all good things, though, myContinue reading “A Visit With A Friend”
Noticing the Details Could Save a Life
Sometimes we are so busy with our own lives that we don’t notice the struggles of the people around us. There may be no consequences to what we overlook. But other times, we miss an opportunity to change a life. We miss an opportunity when we don’t pay attention to crucial details. For example, thatContinue reading “Noticing the Details Could Save a Life”
An Invitation One Can’t Refuse
I knew that he would come to dinner because he knew how important this one evening was. Prior to dinner, we had argued. We had stayed in touch, but we hadn’t seen each other in months. It took me courage to ask him to come to my place. He had been there several times before.Continue reading “An Invitation One Can’t Refuse”