SOME PEOPLE FIND FAULT
LIKE THERE'S A REWARD FOR IT.
(Zig Ziglar)
I think we all know someone like that, don't we?
The trick is to not let them burst our bubble or sour our good mood. I hate to admit it but I let that happen way more than I'd like. It's an awful, awful feeling.
But the older I get, the more I realize I only have so much time here on earth. So I ask myself, "Do I really want to spend any of that time with people who bring me down?" Well, duh.
But it's more than that. The older I get, the more I realize how easily I can become that person if I'm not careful, if I don't watch my thoughts and my words, if I don't surround myself with positive, enthusiastic, encouraging and supportive people.
Let's all try to limit our exposure - as much as possible, anyway - to the fault-finders in our lives. And let's do our best to not become one ourselves.
Amen! Yes, I know people like that. Rather not be around them.
ReplyDeleteAlex - if you can't avoid them altogether, then limiting exposure is the next best thing. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I know people like that and, yes, they suck the life out of you. It's easy to fall into negativity but it must be resisted!
ReplyDeleteSimon - I find I'm most vulnerable if I'm having a bad day or if I'm just out of sorts. Got to have your strength up to deal with those people. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so true. If you want to find fault in someone or something, you don't have to look far. Compassion goes a long way.
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts to ponder on, Madeline. Thanks.
Angela - glad you enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteEmily - compassion AND patience. But the older I get, the less of the latter I have and I struggle to not be a fault finder and a negative person myself.
Yeah, unfortunately I guess we all know people like this. I can't understand it at all.
ReplyDeleteJust caught up with your post on the notes from the workshop. Sounds like it was a great one! Thanks for sharing. :)
Julie - I've got a couple more of those Breakout posts coming, one this week and one next week. I hope you enjoy those, too. :)
ReplyDeletei fear my middle son is headed this way, mr pessimist! i try to help & be positive, but sometimes i get down...poor guy.
ReplyDeleteTara - you can only do so much. Being a good example, like you're doing, will help. It might be a phase, too, depending on how old he is. Heck, I still have phases where I'm gloomy. :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'm pretty optimistic. In general. It's only when I get tired that I find fault, so I make sure I sleep a lot!
ReplyDeleteAnnalisa - you know, it is really easy to find fault and be cranky and negative when we're not at our best. An excellent reason for taking care of ourselves! :)
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