This week has been much needed after last week. Vacation has been a welcome change of pace: we've been on the go, driving from place to place, and now we end our week with some downtime on the Oregon coast. Getting to watch the sunset over the Pacific, mist setting in over the rock monoliths down the shore, and people starting bonfires has been a wonderful way to end this week.
- "The Dust of Forbidden Speech": N/A
- A Twenty-Four Hour Experiment: I miss this. I should implement this at least once a week and slowly grow it to forever. I should always be in control: of both my mouth and the rest of me.
- Don't Bear a Grudge: N/A
- Picking Up Stumbling Blocks: People are really good at littering. There, I said it as nicely as possible. It seems to be a talent people have. But litter isn't just a stumbling block for people, think of the animals! I don't mean to get all preachy and Birkenstock-y on you, but really, litter affects more than just humans.
- The Limits of Self-Sacrifice: N/A
- "Go and Gather the Feathers": How does one figure out if their words or actions would have consequences before they say or do something?
Day 211: Make Sure You Have a Friend Who Can Criticize You
I do. I have many. And I'm thankful I do. Many of my friends will criticize my actions and I do appreciate that. Granted, they do it politely (which is the only way I think it's okay) but they still do it. They keep me in check and help me adjust my life choices when I need to.
Rabbi Telushkin says that if you don't have any friends who can criticize you, you don't have any real friends. I find this harsh but I can't say I think he's wrong. Keep that in mind when you consider your friends and your friendships. Don't get rid of your friends but think of the kind of impact they have on you and appreciate the ones you love.
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