Called Out or Called Higher?

Some people "call you out" and some people "call you higher" and you will be constantly offended if you can't differentiate between the two.

The person who cautions you about being reckless in your marriage... is trying to make you happier.

The leader who challenges you about your stewardship in finances... is trying to make you more wealthy.

The trainer who points out your lack of discipline in fitness... is trying to make you more healthy.

The pastor who shows you the dangers of a lifestyle... is trying to save your soul.

The accountant who reminds you that tax time is coming... is trying to save your business.

When every attempt to direct is seen as an attempt to correct, you are the one who loses connection to sources of accountability which can only make your life better.

Let go of embarrassment and "level up" today...

The Keyboard Warrior's Creed

The Keyboard Warrior's Creed

I saw the post, it *caught my eye, so in haste I clicked reply.

And stupidly wrote out my thoughts, "I am so wise", thought I. 

I hit the button and watched it go and slapped my back with pride.

I set them straight, I smacked 'em good, I wouldn't let it slide. 

Around the world somebody saw the words that I had said.

They saw no wisdom, read no wit, just sadly shook their head. 

And realized the answer to the Facebook bully's gall;

Is mostly just to hit "Mute Thread" and say nothing at all. 

In pity they avoid response, to help me "not look bad",

But if we're more than Facebook friends, I know that they were sad.

'Cause I thought I had been so bright, I saw myself as keen.

While everybody else just saw a goof behind a screen. 

Oh, why the desperate need I feel, to always have a say.

To offer my opinion -- to correct, persuade, disdain?

Is it not true, as Grampa said, that sleeping dogs should lie?

So why go stirring trouble up, just let it idle by?

Today I'll fill my feed with good and try with all my might,

To guard my thoughts, my words, my texts -- I need to get it right. 

I will beware of idle words, I'll go the extra mile,

To bless the "friends" upon my page and leave them with a smile.

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Worth Repeating 7.16.16

"Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persucuted whenever I am contradicted." - Ralph Waldo Emerson