tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post6810886510141936172..comments2024-03-28T16:31:23.093-07:00Comments on Books in Northport: Lessons Without WordsP. J. Grathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-25441862285714069822020-08-24T05:52:31.973-07:002020-08-24T05:52:31.973-07:00Laurie, you remind me of when I was planning my fi...Laurie, you remind me of when I was planning my first trip to Paris. Someone told me I would hate it, because French people hate Americans, and I said, “They will like me, because I will be so happy to be there!” And I loved it!<br /><br />But in general in this area, you are my role model, so thank you!<br /><br />xxxoooP. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-10310028386635171462020-08-23T20:46:53.091-07:002020-08-23T20:46:53.091-07:00Pamela, dear, I DO love this post (as you hoped I ...Pamela, dear, I DO love this post (as you hoped I would). I am a big believer in approaching people and situations with kindness and friendliness as my leading edge. If I assume I'm going to like someone and they're going to like me, don't I create a more propitious environment than if I assume they're not to be trusted? I think people can absolutely read our intentions, and good intentions call forth a better response than if I'm clearly showing I'm expecting a negative outcome. I like your "3 Cs + K" suggestion very much. Love always, LaurieLaurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-7338694652504746692020-08-22T10:43:28.483-07:002020-08-22T10:43:28.483-07:00Dawn, I feel that it's important to realize no...Dawn, I feel that it's important to realize not only how important kindness is but also how difficult it can be at times, so we don't beat ourselves up because we have to struggle on occasion.P. J. Grathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693462910472164289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130421352415377273.post-1945535139015459542020-08-22T10:35:02.430-07:002020-08-22T10:35:02.430-07:00Excellent idea! I have had times when being kind ...Excellent idea! I have had times when being kind was hard...or almost impossible. Usually when dealing with government officials. Still, they all are people doing what they think is best (I hope anyway) even if it differs from what I think is best. (Though some of them, I swear, KNOW that they're not getting anything done and don't mind that in the least.)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.com