"Presume goodwill." M.J. RyanThe woman at the next table snickered at the news program in the breakfast room of my hotel. I’m not particularly political, but I was tempted to comment on the pettiness of her response to what shoes someone wore to a major event. I practiced what I would say, getting it down to a concise sound bite that would sting at the realization of how petty her attitude was. But then I realized I was being equally as petty in my reaction. I returned to my room, thankful I had not acted on my first response.
Have you ever presumed guilt and wished later you had not? Did you ever speak before your second thoughts kicked in? What stop-gap method will you employ the next time you want to follow your first reaction? Lord, thank You for helping me not jump to conclusions at a single snicker. May I grow to presume kindness in others as my first response. Amen “And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” Luke 6:31 What are your thoughts?
Libby Note: M. J. Ryan (unknown- ), an American bestselling author and publisher, known internationally as an expert on change. She’s the founder of Conari Press, creator of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series, and author of many books including her Attitude of Gratitude series and Habit Changers: 81 Game-Changing Mantras to Mindfully Realize Your Goals.
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