Ok, this made me laugh…a lot…no really….I actually am still
kinda laughing and I found it like 20 minutes ago. I know it is a little more “edgy” than my typical
Monday Mush quotes, but I do think it has a great point. (Yes,
we are elementary teachers, and I know it contains the “s word”)
How often do we blame the person we are trying to be on
those around us or our circumstances? Do
they really control us? Are nice/polite
people only around easy-going people all the time? Do they not have the same issues that all of
us have?
I would venture to say that “nice people” have the same
issues that we all have. They have loud
children in the backseat…they have lower bank accounts then they want…they have
an uncle dying of cancer…and they probably have been dumped before. That is real life. But “nice people” didn’t let those
circumstances own them. They didn’t let
that take away from the positive impact they could still have on others.
I hope this week is an extremely positive week for you…I
hope we are all able to be “nice people.”
But I truly hope that we learn that our niceness isn’t determined by the
world around us. It is determined by our
choice. We can make this a great week
not matter what happens or has happened to us.
If you are cut off on the highway, assume that person is
having an emergency and wish them luck.
If you are short in the bank account, now you get a chance to relive
your college days with some Ramen noodles.
Thank you for being “nice people.” Thank you for trying to show kids that
choices are more important than circumstances.
Happy Monday!
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