HE WHO HAS THE GOLD RULES

By Vernalee

Yes, it is true that "he who has the gold rules and makes the rules." The street vernacular provides many equivalent versions - "Money talks; either you give the orders or you take them." Gold equates to money and money gives power. Power and resources should be used wisely. All can be taken away in a jack flash minute. Humility and integrity go a long way. That is why it is important when you make the gold to follow the golden rule - "Do unto others as you would like done to you."

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LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE

By Vernalee

The expression, "Let sleeping dogs lie," simply put, means – do not go looking for trouble or stirring up problems. Some dormant situations just need to stay that way. Nobody wants to hear about ancient information whose purpose is aimed to lend airwaves to hurt someone presently. Keep those "remember when" occurrences that benefit only you to yourself. So ... Hush up and listen up! There is enough confusion as it is! Don't add your mess to the equation. Don’t instigate; leave "stuff" alone if it may cause trouble. Easy said; hard to do particularly for the troublemakers and those perfect individuals who have never made any mistakes anywhere in life! There need not be a lineup from which you stand. You know who you are! For Heaven’s sake, we certainly know! You have stirred up so much trouble, we can identify you before you arrive at the scene. Just like meteorological occurrences, your conduct somehow manage to forecast warning signals to announce your presence. You are the 55 mph wind that precedes the tornado. Some folks go out looking for trouble. Stop being one of them! If you escaped injury before, don't push your luck. Waking up old stuff may yield a different result this time around. "Let peace be still!" The best advice is: Zip it! Speaking of predictions, I leave you with this. If you go looking for trouble, chances are you will find it ... and the consequences that lie within! You will for certain wake up those sleeping dogs!

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MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES

By Vernalee

Being from a small town in the Mississippi cotton belt, I love farming analogies. They are so similar to life occurrences. "Make hay while the sun is shining" is one of them. In other words, if you have an opportunity to do something, do it before the opportunity expires; do it when the situation and conditions are right! Take advantage of favorable circumstances. A good crop/harvest doesn't just happen! It takes hard work. It is imperative to cultivate and till the soil. Therefore, as they say, "Strike while the iron is hot." You never know when thunder storms and rain are in the forecast! Get busy;stay busy. Seize opportunities.!

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