Traditionally, holidays involve family and friends getting together and celebrating relationships. I can't believe it's already that time of the year! Some of you are probably thinking with great trepidation about how you have "got to go and do the "fam" duty thing" and how glad you'll be when it's over!
Well, believe it or not it is possible to have a tolerable family visit if you plan in advance to enjoy it. Let this be the holiday where you really give thanks for having another day, another opportunity, to make things right between family and friends. Even if you are not the "host," let this be that holiday where you go out of your way to make sure those around you are comfortable and happy. Look carefully (you won't have to look far) and you will witness plenty of pain, sadness, and heartache. We can unknowingly add to someone's personal pain by the words we use. Ignore that urge to point a finger at someone else as being the root of family feuds and instead commit to taking the low road; no need to pit words against words. I know you have it in you, dig deeper and go the extra mile with a little more patience. Make certain you are not the one guilty of hurtful and inconsiderate behavior. Do I need to say remember your manners? Below I've created a short list of simple courtesies that can help even the most inflexible personality make a tolerable impression. Share this list with family and friends and challenge everyone to agree to present their mature best. Here we go:
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