How hard is it to be Gracious ?
Very few people are truly gracious
Letting someone go ahead of you in the supermarket
Allowing personal space when in shopping centres, public parks or on transport
Saying hello to your neighbours
Checking on elderly and running errands or getting groceries for those who can’t drive or who can’t go out
Returning lost toys to young children
Caring for a lost dog till it’s owner is found
Picking up litter in your street
Taking your litter home with you if there are no bins
Not having loud all night parties playing loud music
Driving carefully without speeding or aggression or talking or texting on your mobile
Letting another car into the traffic ahead of you
Stopping at the roadside when someone is broken down
Speaking and remaining polite no matter how annoyed, irritated or angry you become
There are a lack role models in modern life from PM, politicians, CEOs and Executive Staff of big companies
They lack of responsibility and accountability on important issues like
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
- Conservation of flora and fauna
- Prevention methods in advance of natural disasters
Bullying of staff is common. It’s not necessary but is a power issue
TV, Media, Social Media Ads encourage us to think of ourselves first, last & in between
Ads that tell us we need the latest mobile phone, cosmetic, perfume, sneakers, car, scooter
Marketed Holidays are expensive and from a 5 Star Hotel are you
really seeing the country’s culture or speaking to the people?
I am sure you can think of many other simple ways of being gracious
All it takes is a little time time and empathy
Why is that so hard ?
Louise Smith PSYCHOLOGIST
(Assoc MAPS) (QCT), B. A. (Hons) (Psych) (Japanese & Music), Dip. T. Prim. & Spec. Ed.(Hearing Impaired)
Enoggera Health Practice - Brisbane Queensland Australia
#ruralhealthcare #mentalhealthcare #outbackhealth
#Psychology #EMDR #Trauma #PTSD
Merry Christmas
We all hope for a COVID 19 free 2021
Have a relaxing holiday
Stay safe and well
Louise
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Silvia oliva
2 years ago #12
Louise Smith
3 years ago #11
Louise Smith
3 years ago #10
Louise Smith
3 years ago #9
Hate to say this although the inspiration was not from COVID, there is a need for Graciousness because of COVID. People demonstrating en mass, complaining about infringements of personal freedom, refusing to believe scientific fact, being against vaccination when only 1 in 1 million people have an adverse reactions are other situations that show lack of Gracious behaviour (also plain stupidity)
Louise Smith
3 years ago #8
I think Graciousness is different to Tolerance !
Pascal Derrien
3 years ago #7
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