Friday, March 16, 2012

What do you hold back?

So, a few days ago, Nancy from Two Years and Finishing Strong, talked about the author of a book who had gotten her thinking about what you hold back. I started thinking about it myself, and then it took a little different turn. Here are some things that I (try to) hold back:

--a harsh word
--a snarky criticism
--saying "no" out of fear or worry
--judgment of others
--being defensive

It doesn't always work, but as my grandma always said, "Once you say something, it's always out there. Even if someone forgives, they never forget." I don't always take this wise advice, but I try. Every day.






12 comments:

  1. Great wisdom from you and grandma!

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  2. Timely slice - just about to give my children an earfull - might hold back now and go for a walk instead

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  3. Terrific advice for everyone. I'm glad you shared this. I suspect the candidates could use a little of this advice. Thanks!

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  4. Grandmas are always right. Hey, wait a minute! I'm a grandma! Yes, I'm finally right!

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  5. I tend to hold back anything that makes me want to cry.

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  6. Good list! I think I'll print this one and put it up on the fridge in our house :-)

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  7. You & your grandma are very wise. I always like to say that's why God gave us two ears and one mouth. I try to "think" before I say something, but there are times when the words just slip out. Thanks for the reminder.

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  8. Holding back is sometimes so hard, but it does get easier with practice. Thank you for this good advice!

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  9. You're grandma's advice was right! I love your list of what to hold back. Very wise!

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  10. Holding back- such good advice. Reminds me of one of my mantras, "let it go!" Thanks for passing along your list and grandma's words of wisdom. ~Theresa

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  11. Thank you for your slice. I will think about what I can hold back. What words I can swallow. Love the last line. "Every day."
    To make a choice every day.

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