How Are You Today Son

How Are You Today Son,

Once again, I hope that you had a great weekend and that you’re looking forward to an amazing week ahead.

This week, I wanted to continue with last week’s topic regarding admitting when I had made a mistake. As I was considering what to do in that situation, I mentioned what had happened to someone I know, and they, wanting to be protective of me, suggested that I do something negative with regard to the other party. This is quite a common reaction as people do get defensive when others are trying to take advantage of them. Fortunately, I decided to muster the strength and take the “high road”. In this case, taking the high road meant that I would not react to the other party’s negativity, but treat them with the same respect I would want to be treated with in a similar situation.

In the end, I corrected the mistake and continued to treat the other party with kindness and respect. In the end, this opened up the door to communicate further and things turned out well for both the other party and myself.

In all honesty, I suppose I was a little shocked by the initial negativity of the other person once I had admitted my mistake. It’s funny, some part of me thought that the other person would respect my honesty, but unfortunately you will find that your honesty is not always respected or rewarded. Regardless of whether of your honesty is respected or rewarded, we have to remember to do the right thing simply because it is the right thing to do. If we always expect a reward for doing the right thing, we will sometimes be sorely disappointed.

One final note: Avoid people who can never admit their mistakes or their wrongdoings. Why? Because people who can’t admit their mistakes put their own pride and self image before the truth. Since everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect, those who don’t, won’t, or can’t admit their mistakes are not only being dishonest with others, but themselves as well.

Well, that’s all for now!

Have an amazing day and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Love,

 

Dad