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Forethought

Before acting I must find out ~~ what my gut feels and my heart says. Written June 14, 2022

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/15/2022 10:04:00 AM

I definitely and instinctively know something is not right - is it life's experiences or is it a voice within us? Great Monoku my friend, Jennifer.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 12:08:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jennifer. I don't know, but I know it's real and it comes from within. Most of my unsuccessful endeavors have come when I listened to my heart and not my gut. True!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/15/2022 7:30:00 AM

Sounds good advice to me Milton, if one has the slightest doubt, that's enough for me, I walk away. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 9:49:00 AM

I try always to pay attention to my gut feelings. If it just doesn't feel right, it probably isn't right.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/15/2022 7:13:00 AM

Important monku, wisely penned

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 9:49:00 AM

Thanks so much, Caren. I've learned the hard way, but I listen to my gut now.

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 6/15/2022 6:58:00 AM

Indeed... Great message.. But the problem with my gut is... It wants to lay down always and never do a thing lol

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 9:49:00 AM

(chuckling)

Jeff Connelly

Date: 6/15/2022 6:07:00 AM

TRUE words of wisdom L Milton... and in 8 & 8... Thanks

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 6:37:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Jeff. I appreciate it.

Gary Radice

Date: 6/15/2022 2:44:00 AM

Nice one Milt - and a good 'sister poem' to 'Introspection. I think many people in high positions (any references here to Boris Johnson is purely coincidental) could do with ensuring their heart is engaged before putting their mouth into gear. Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 6:38:00 AM

Thanks, Gary. Yep, I think you are absolutely right on this.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/14/2022 8:45:00 PM

I call that intuition! A lovely Monuku Milton. Blessings xxoo

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/14/2022 9:30:00 PM

Thanks, Connie. It's pretty much how I operate!

Jenna Logan

Date: 6/14/2022 8:44:00 PM

If they don't agree, to which do you obey? Thoughts to feast upon.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/15/2022 6:40:00 AM

I'm sorry that happened to you, Jenna. You certain didn't deserve it. My ex-wife of 7 years (back in the stone age) lied to her mother in my presence while we were dating. Why I didn't realize she'd lie to me if she lied to her mother, I'll never know. But, standing at the altar, my gut was telling me I was doing the wrong thing. My heart overruled my gut, and seven years later it all came tumbling down. When I divorced her after she left with my children, I realized what a train wreck it was.

Jenna Logan
Date: 6/15/2022 5:14:00 AM

You're fortunate. My heart betrayed me once... not again.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/14/2022 9:30:00 PM

Oh, they always pretty much agree, Jenna. My heart always knows what is the best thing to do, and my gut generally tells me that's the way to go. A lesson my mother taught me long, long ago.