“Measure twice, cut once” has broad application. If we don’t consider the response of our words and deeds (“measure twice”), the actions (“cut once”) will often put your relationships in jeopardy and make reconciliation very difficult going forward.
Thoughts
To Kill a Mockingbird revisited
Isn’t it interesting how the words, deeds and actions of children can have a dramatic positive effect on the behavior of adults?
Children as our teachers
At the end of the day, we must analyze our reflections in our children and feel good about it. If not, we should use these reflections to change our behavior in a positive way. Let the children be our teachers.
S-Words that I Dislike and Love
Our words and deeds define our ability to work together for the common good. Let’s be mindful of our choice of words and our actions so that we can move forward, not backward.
Fueled by hate, the list goes on and on
The perpetuation of hate must stop but will only stop when we say “enough” and stop becoming desensitized.
President Lincoln, thank you
President Abraham Lincoln stands out as one of our greatest presidents, especially given his tenure during our troubled times during the Civil War. Vilified by some but praised by most, his legacy has stood the test of time with continued scrutiny and analysis 160 years after his years as our president.