What is your reaction when someone is rude to you?
It’s a fact of life that not everyone is polite. Even the people who we love, or especially the people who love us!
I find it hard to swallow rudeness. If it’s someone I am not close to, I outright point out to them that whatever they want to say, can be said politely as well.
But if it’s someone I am close to, like an old friend or a family member, I feel hesitant in tackling this issue.
Why?
You may ask.
I find that sometimes it can give rise to confrontation and I am always wary of confronting my loved ones. For me, the issue rises from my personality flaw where I want to have a good relationship with my loved ones. I mostly clamp down on my irrigation to rudeness and keep silent. It is probably cowardly but I am being honest here. I hope that on reflection, they would see the error of their ways and apologize.
Sometimes I have to wait a long time for this apology.
So this is my way of dealing with rudeness.
What is yours?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section.
Crispina is the host of Crimson Creative Challenge
CCC#126
Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just forFUN, FUN, FUN
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Sally looked around but there was no sign of it anywhere.
Where could she have dropped it? She wondered. Feeling her earlobes again in hope of discovering the earring, but her hand came back empty.
She thought back to her movements. She came into the garden and went near the flower beds. Then she took a look at the newly planted tulip bulbs and it was at this point that she touched her ear to feel the new diamond studs her daughter had given her as a birthday present. One was missing and from that point, she had been retracing her step and trying to find it.
It was almost dark and she reluctantly turned to go in when in the fading light, something glinted among the delicate primroses. Hopefully, she bent down and there it was, nestled among the flowers. Twinkling at her, as if giving her a wink.
Art(including pictures and images)should evoke an emotional response in those who are viewing them. That’s why art can leave such a long-lasting and poignant imprint within the depths of our psyche
Your challenge or writing prompt is this:
what emotions or feelings get evoked or aroused in you when you look at this photograph taken by Lynn
Remember, the goal isn’t necessarily to tell me and others exactly what the picture is.
The creative goal for all of us is“what does the picture evoke in you;what emotion; feeling; memory or whatever it may be – what does it arouse in youand to share it that with others.“
Our Week 43 picture is a grouping of stone landmarks know as “inukshuks” or singular an “inukshuk”. They are stone landmarks or cairns built by First Nations)FN) people of the northern Canada and used originally as navigation elements that would stand out on a frozen landscape. They are also to mark sacred locations of FN peoples.
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What is this? Scott said as he was looking through the pictures his friend had taken on his trip to Canada.
What do you think it is? Asked Phil
“I don’t know buddy, to me, it looks like a get-together of people, who turned into stone!”
“Look the big guy in the middle looks like he is their boss and the little ones all around him are the minions. No disrespect intended!”
Scott was amused by Phil’s flight of fantasy.
“These are stone structures made by the native people as landmarks. We were amazed by them as many are very very old”
“That’s great then, you got a lot of cultural education on this trip of your to Canada and its historic locations!” Said Phil.
For Letter I, I have chosen an introduction to my religion, Islam
Islam, is the most inspiring factor in my life.
Most people have heard of Islam and Muslims but unfortunately in a negative tone. I want to dispel the notion that Islam is in any way connected to terrorism.
The word “Islam” means peace.
We believe in God, and in spreading goodness through good deeds, like kindness and charity.
Living in peace and harmony with our fellow humans is our aim. Islam urges us to develop a strong connection with our creator and to have firm faith.
All through my life, I have taken strength from my faith. In hard times it has made me strong and in good times, it has made me humble.
Our holy book, Quran is the source of guidance for us. It is the word of God, revealed to our prophet, Muhammad ( peace be upon him).
It is an essential part of my daily routine to read from Quran. It helps me navigate through the path of life.
As a Muslim, I believe in all prophets and all religions. And want to exist in peaceful harmony with everyone.
Linda is the host of Stream Of Consciousnesses Saturday
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “difference.”Whatever the word “difference” conjures first in your mind, write about it. Enjoy!
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What’s the difference? You ask
Between an idiot and an imbecile
Between a sharp person and a clever one
I’d say it’s all in how you look!
What’s the difference between being cautious and being fearful
What’s the difference between being brave and being foolhardy
I’d say it lies in the degrees
What’s the difference between naughty and playful
What’s the difference between a keen reader and a bookworm
Reena is the host of Reena’s Exploration Challenge
PROMPT #180
So, here we go with our prompt word for this week
Write about what milestones mean to you, ones already achieved, and the ones you would like to reach.
Write about a journey you can’t forget.
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As a family, we are always celebrating milestones. Birthdays, anniversaries, special days all are remembered and celebrated. This year, or rather 2020 was different. Many milestones had to be celebrated alone or online!
The first birthdays of both the younger grandchildren had to be celebrated with just parents present and the rest of the family joining on Zoom. That said, it didn’t lessen the joy of the family and we thought that the next year will be different, better. But here we are in the fourth month of 2021 and still socially distancing and being extra careful as the third wave of covid is more deadly than the previous two.
My eldest daughter’s Ph.D. defense was online. I, the proud mother could not attend because it was for faculty only. No matter, we thought, we will attend the degree awarding ceremony. They send her a Doctorate degree by mail all the way to Pakistan from Seattle.
No dinner out on the 35th wedding anniversary as I was stuck in the USA and my husband was in Pakistan.
But these milestones matter. They mark achievements and celebrating them in any way we can, we acknowledge the occasion and its importance.
So maybe next year will be different, maybe we will be able to throw a party for my sixtieth birthday or my grandkids third birthdays.
Would you want to be a millionaire and if so why and if not why not?
Has anyone said no to this question?
I wouldn’t refuse millions, it would give me the means to help others around me. Make an effort to improve the lives of those less blessed.
Do you listen more to the voice in your head or your gut when making difficult decisions?
Mostly it’s my head that I listen to, but I am respectful to my gut feelings too. Sometimes the gut knows stuff the mind hasn’t caught on to yet.
Should we be afraid of our nightmares or see them as a sign of improvement?
The good thing is that I seldom remember any of my dreams, or nightmares ( if I have them). If I recall any scary dream, I don’t pay much heed to it anyway.
Are you a fan of cult movies and if so which ones and why?
Cult movie?
Like a specific genre?
I like marvel’s movies so I like superheroes cult, I reckon. There is a lot of stress and tension in real life that’s why fantasy movies are so popular. It’s a way to get out of humdrum daily lives and escape into a universe where everything is possible.
What a comedy film you could watch over and over?
Perhaps I can watch a new comedy movie a couple of times but over and over again is beyond me. It stops being funny the third time for me!
How often can you listen to your favorite music for more than an hour in a day or a week without interruptions?
I can if I am given the chance. Like walking with no one beside me talking. Also when I blog at night, I put on music and listen to my favorites.
What is in your opinion the best way to make an omelet?
By cracking eggs!
A very important first step, otherwise there won’t be any omelets cooking.
When was the last time you were completely naughty?
In med school. In a very innocent way. 😜
What’s the secret to making someone laugh hard?
Tickle their funny bone!
How forgetful are you and why does the word look so silly when written?
Very in some respects and not at all in others. I guess if it’s important, I’ll remember it. Otherwise, it’s going to fly away from my mind till after it was supposed to be done.
Hmmm….. yes, it looks a bit funny!
What advice did your parents give you about LIFE that you too have passed on to your own children or friends?
My father used to tell me to “wait till I come to the bridge before I think about crossing it”
I found it very useful in dealing with anxieties of what will happens regarding something in the future.
I gave this advice to my kids.
I wasn’t received in the same spirit!!!
How often do you surf for something on the internet but end up hours later looking at something else … why does it happen to you, what causes you to stray?
Previously, lots of time I lost track of what I was looking for and ended up buying something else. Now, not so much. I go, I look up and I exit!
