Not Accepting Unacceptable Behavior........... 1/15/12

Image: "Inspiring!" by Tim Blessed. Copyrighted. Used by his kind permission.

     It had been twelve days since I had posted photos in the inn.  Did you
miss them? I'll get to my comments on unacceptable behavior in a minute, after I share my gratitudes.

My Gratitudes For Sunday: 

1. The Forty Niners Won! 
     Even though it's the day after their win, I'm still excited. Especially after today's loss by the Green Bay Packers. The odds of this football team making it to the Super Bowl has increased tremendously. They will have the home field advantage and won't have to play at Lambeau Field, in Wisconsin.
2.  I had a terrific time with my sons yesterday as we watched the football game. 
3. I have an opportunity practice perseverance this week.  I have major projects to work on.  I'll take them one day at a time.
4. I'm thankful for the rest I'll get after I post these gratitudes. I've the splitting headache I get when I don't get enough sleep. Rest is beckoning me.  Mondays--for years--has been my major day of rest.

Not Accepting Unacceptable Behavior

      I'm thankful that I do not accept unacceptable behavior.  It's a big part about us getting what we tolerate.  As as youth, I'd allow discourtesy from others.  I was taught that doing so made me a nice guy. 

      Wrong. 

      I've learned permitting boorishness only invites others to exploit me.  I informed someone this evening I need time apart from him.  I value consistent, reliable, considerate and responsible behavior in my relationships. 

      That standard provides the tranquility and dependability needed. What a relief it is, being freed from unwanted frustration. I hope he'll consider my comments. If not, that's okay too: I took care of myself. 

      I'll write more tomorrow. Right now, I'm tired, and heading for bed.