Love is Thoughtful

So initiating social engagements is not normally my forte. I am a naturally independent soul who can spend all day alone without giving a second thought to calling or texting somebody. It usually takes deep loneliness for me to finally reach out, and even then, I have a tendency to wallow in my pain without contacting somebody for moral support.

I rather enjoyed this dare because it showed me how easy and fun it is to be the initiator, if only to say hi and let someone know I'm thinking about them. It is strengthening to a bond when the other person knows that you care, and it forces me to get out of my own head. What a relief!

Moving along to Day 5- Love is not rude.

Rudeness is unnecessarily saying or doing things that are unpleasant for another person to be around. To be rude is to act unbecoming, embarrassing, or irritating. Rude behavior may seem insignificant to the person doing it, but it’s unpleasant to those on the receiving end.

Test yourself with these questions:

• How do other people feel about the way you speak and act around them?

• How does your behavior affect others' sense of worth and self-esteem?

• Would your friends say you’re a blessing, or that you’re condescending and embarrassing?

This is probably the hardest for me at work. I get spiteful when I become restless or bored and begin saying whatever is on my mind without a second thought as to how it affects those around me. Come Monday, I will set out to be more aware of how my words and behavior affects others.

Today’s Dare

Ask a friend to tell you three
things that cause him or her to be
uncomfortable or irritated with you.
You must do so without attacking them
or justifying your behavior. This is
from their perspective only.