Tantrum

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Tantrum Pout? Pouted? Pouting? To waste life… To press others to your will, and shockingly, in the end, find they find less of you agreeable. Surprised? Not very nice? True. Would you rather I was gentler? I could use gloves made of down, soft feathers at the tips, and yet still, truth is always… prickly, spiny, full of needles, and above all… painful. Carry a mirror if you need to. When the episode occurs… whip it out and check it out. Ask yourself… “Is that me?” No. “Is that you?” No. Like who’s on first, a very old joke. Step up, and take responsibility… for “you” and all the things, you do to others.

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Elaine Perrin

Date: 10/17/2019 8:30:00 AM

Very wise words, I really enjoyed this :-) x

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/17/2019 2:28:00 PM

Aww so sweet :-) x

Ann Foster
Date: 10/17/2019 10:21:00 AM

Good morning kind butterfly, so glad you flew this way. Flowers and bright nice sparkly fountains to you all the day long my friend. Hugs. Ann

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/14/2019 1:01:00 AM

Yes, we all need to take responsibility for our own actions and ways. I'm sorry for anytime I was selfish and greedy with my relationships. Bless you so dear friend, Gina

Ann Foster
Date: 10/14/2019 9:18:00 AM

We are all selfish and greedy, mostly when we don't even notice. I am just talking about the parts we do see. Hugs my dear friend. God so loves you... Ann