How social are you? Or are you anti-social?

This question was asked of me once and I was confused as to what I should say in reply. I like meeting new people but in a reasonable number. Like a one to one conversation would be perfectly fine. But I would be uncomfortable talking to a large number of strangers at one time. Similarly I can be comfortable traveling by myself, I enjoy movies by myself, but I won’t say that I am anti-social. The truth is that spending time with myself is no hardship. I like my own company. I can be alone and be happy with my books my puzzles or my writing ( which is a new thing for me)!

Does that make me anti-social? Maybe. But if the company is not better than my own than I would be happy to be alone. But I do enjoy going out with my family and friends. I enjoy the outings I plan with friends and it’s usually my idea. So I would think that I am a careful mingler! I like to select the people I want to be with. I guess I am not gregarious, but an introvert!

What about you?

Do you like to be in company of people more often then yours?

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “social.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

In response to;

Stream of Consciousness Saturday June 15

A Prompt by; Linda G Hill

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Circumstances change, Harry….. We have to take into account…… in the present climate…..

Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban.

Like most people nowadays I don’t own many books in physical form but luckily one of my grandson’s book was close at hand and my finger landed on this word. Circumstances!

Circumstances always change. They can be favorable one day and totally the reverse on the next day. So one can make a decision one day, which in the view of present circumstances looks good but when things change, it could become obsolete. That’s why the choices made should not be taken as absolute and a room should be left for change. The question arises; Should we also change with our circumstances?

These two Quotes caught my fancy;

A great piece of advice. Choose your attitude carefully and stick to it.

So let your circumstances define you, let your actions and attitude be constant under all circumstances. That is a true measure of a person.

The prompt;

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “open book, point, write.” Pick up the closest book to you when you sit down to write your post. Close your eyes, open the book, and place your finger on the page. Whatever word or phrase your finger lands on, write about it. Enjoy!

In response to;

Stream of Consciousness Saturday June 8/2019

A prompt by Linda G Hill

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Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “silent/silence.” Use one or both in your post. Have fun!

Silence is golden!

I shouldn’t probably write anything further.

Stay quiet, let my meaning get through to you via the telepathic vibes that my mind is sending right now.

But you know me. Staying silent is not my thing. I write and discuss my ideas on life with you all. So though I do know that sometimes the strongest statement you can make is by staying silent, I still have a few words to say.

Use your word and your silence wisely.

At times staying silent can amount to a crime. When you see injustice, cruelty or violence being committed, don’t stay silent. Speak up, express your outrage and try to break this ugly cycle. It is imperative that we all realize the importance of standing up to a bully and voicing our strong objections.

There are times when uttering what is in our heart and mind can become a source of regret later, than its time to stay mum. Keep those angry or hurtful words locked inside your heart. Don’t say them, for when we cool down, we realize that they were unjust.

I read this very wise quote:

” We can learn to talk in a couple of years but it takes a lifetime to learn when to talk and when to stay silent “

Another pearl of wisdom;

“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.” 
― Benjamin Franklin

In response to;

Stream of Consciousness Saturday June1st

A Prompt by Linda G Hill

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Taking a rosy view of life makes it cosy. When we look at thing from a optimistic point of view and find everything is “Awesome” What else would be better in life?

Some people think that it is simplistic view of life and all its complications.

But why make life complicated?

Take things at you best optimist self and don’t go looking for trouble.

Things will get complicated if we are too nosy.

Aside from jokes, life can be how we look at it. Some people are incurable optimistic and would find the silver lining in most situations. I say that life is what it is. Don’t fight it, accept it and go from there. The ever pessimistic won’t find any joy in life. They will be looking for bad things to happen to them, even when there are all the reasons in the world to be happy.

So go on, take out those rose tinted glasses and see a rosy view of life around you!

The prompt;

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “rhymes with rosy.” Find a word that rhymes with “rosy” or use the word “rosy” and base your post on it. Enjoy!

In response to;

A prompt by ;

Linda G Hill

Stream of Consciousness Saturday May 25-2019

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