(Whoa. Stellar opening to the blog today, Jules.)
When suddenly, out of the blue, a co-worker says, “You know. I was thinking about you the other day. I think it’s so great that you followed your dream and made it come true. Writing all those books!"
Cue to me, staring at her, dumbfounded, in the middle of chewing my leftover stir fry. Swallowing it down, I mumble, “Hmmpff? Oh! Well. Thanks.” Trying to collect myself and not blush (Yeah, right. Good luck. My face was 3 shades of pink.) I ramble on. (This is, after all, what I do best.) After thanking her, I explain by way of excuse (why I feel I need to do this, I’m not sure) that I never actually dreamed of being a writer. I went to art school.
And then. I continued on with the entire story of how my writing career began. She was an excellent, intrigued audience. So I went on.
I won’t bore you all with it -- though, I’m sure many of you already know it. If you don’t? Message me and ask. I’ll tell you. You see… I’ll let you in on a little secret.
*(Crouches down and Whispers.) I’m not really a writer. I’m not really even a very good author! But, I think I'm a pretty damn good story teller.
I think that’s what keeps people and readers coming back for more. I can weave a story.
My tale concluded, and she asked where/how to find my blog and what it was about. I answered, “This isn’t what it’s called, but it’s basically, “How to not be an asshole.”
She laughed. “I love it already. I’m definitely reading it.”
Now it was my turn to laugh. Again, I felt the need to further explain. “I just try to give my own nuggets of wisdom of how to be a better human. It’s up to each person to decide, but I hope to make people a little better. Life lessons, I guess."
“I’m definitely reading it,” she said.
I smiled. And my 30-minute lunch was over.
So what is the point of this blog? Yeah, I wasn't so sure either when I started writing it. But, I do know this conversation reminded me of something very important. We all make an impression on people. Whether we know it or not, we do. So be mindful of what you say, how you say it, and how you treat others. People are paying attention. Your children are paying attention. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Also? Your words and actions will come full-circle, eventually. So put out what you want to get back in return.
We all make mistakes. We’re all human. But if we take a moment and are sincere, and respectful in our expressions and delivery, people will more likely respond in kind. Speaking to your peers, spouses, and children without disrespect and raising voices, will garner the same to you in return. We are all mirrors.
Remember that. You yell at me. I will most likely yell back at you. You speak to me, I will speak to you.
The same goes for most across the board. We are mirrors.
So, reflect what you want others to show you.
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