THREE TYPES OF PEOPLE

By Vernalee

Generally speaking, there are Three Basic Types of People. Ironically, we are driven toward classifying everything. We often use the number three as a benchmark. Three things are easy to remember. We can memorize and recite those off the top of our heads. The number three symbolizes a harmony that includes and synthesizes two opposites. Therefore, let me share the widely accepted categories given to the types of people and of course, there are three! 1. First, there are people who make things happen. Then there are people who watch things happen. Lastly, there are people who ask, what happened? 2. There are Givers, Takers, and Watchers. It should come as no surprise that the most successful and least successful are Givers. 3. Continuing, there are those who helped you, left you, and/or put you in difficult times. Three basic types in three primary categories essentially boil down to one thing – Who will be by your side and unconditionally love you through your ups and downs; through thick and thin? Like magnets, we naturally attract the type of individuals similar to us. So, it begs to ask - What category best describes you? It takes one to know one! Turn the mirror. Look beyond others; look at yourself. When and will you fix what is broken on you? Do you acknowledge your deficiencies? It is easier to change you than them! Thank goodness, you have more than 3 times to get it right … as you realize that all missteps in the wrong direction may cost you … probably more than thrice. Photo credit: www.quotesgram.com

SEPARATING THE WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF

By Vernalee

Cruising down memory lane, the cotton fields indeed left unforgettable memories. During the summer, you walked from one end of the cotton field to the other in the blazing hot sun chopping down the weeds from the cotton plants. This removal was necessary to allow the crop to produce white snowy cotton for picking. It was the separation process that determined the outcome and purity of the harvest. Our lives are no different. Some of our associations can be valuable; others can be worthless. We have to remove the bad folks from our presence to allow our goodness and quality to blossom. Unlike noticeable weeds, sometimes the badness in people can’t be immediately seen until their actions reveal their naughtiness. Once their ugliness raises its head, it’s time for the separation process to begin. If you don’t remove yourself from their midst, you are subjected to continued infestation. The wheat has worth; the chaff is worthless! An alignment with worthiness produces prosperity.

It is by far the better position ... because nothing from nothing leaves nothing! No more needs to be said. It’s as simple as that! Photo credit: www.aven.amritalearning.com

SPEAK YOUR MIND

By Vernalee

To speak your mind is to say what you think about something very directly. Some folks put a colloquial spin to the words with the street vernacular such as “Have your say; let your voice be heard; make it plain, or sound off.” To speak your mind is not as easy as it seems. Sometimes it is easier to say what people want to hear rather than tell them the truth. Particularly this is the case for people who are relatively close to you. It may be hard to rationalize, because the same folks that you may cushion your comments toward don’t care what they say to you. They just blurt it out; whether distasteful or not. Should you do the same? Your rationale for holding back may not add up. What’s even worse is not telling them what you truthfully think! It’s irrational. Since we’re never too old to start over, maybe, we should do what the experts say and apply these rules: 1. Don’t overly worry about how people might react to you speaking your mind. 2. Don’t let aggressive people intimidate you. 3. Remain calm. 4. Be diplomatic and tasteful. 5. Speak clearly and make yourself heard without shouting. 6. Practice speaking your mind around your family and friends. They do with you. 7. Believe in yourself. You can do it! It is so amazing why we hold back the truth. The truth is such a great tool. It may hurt someone’s feelings, however, if we don’t tell people the truth, we are being deceitful. No one wins! When we are not truthful, who is hurting who? The truth is always the best path! Have your say! Speak your mind! Photo credit: www.pininterest.com