Long Live The King

These words

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners” ― Laurence Sterne

I would like to thank Corrine Roberts for giving me a couple of questions to answer and share with you today. These questions stem from the book “ The book of questions” written by Gregory Stock. However, before I do, I would like to say we don’t truly know ourselves until we sit in silence and mull over our own thoughts. Who we are is a revolution and when we answer questions it is for the purpose of both curiosity and respect. Some of these questions hit home in a way I didn’t expect. It's like when you order a drink, and you thought it was going to taste bad…but it surprises you. You gulp it down and want another. ( For me the drink of choice would be a combination of coffee flavors like Banana and Chocolate. )

When questions are difficult to answer this is when we need them the most to be answered.

“I prefer to surround myself with people who reveal their imperfection, rather than people who fake their perfection.” ― Charles F. Glassman, Brain Drain The Breakthrough That Will Change Your Life

Honest answers are important

If you were guaranteed honest responses to any three questions, whom would you question and what would you ask?

When we ask a question it is to gain important insight into our own curiosities. However, asking a question does not always breed honest answers. When given the option, no one would ever opt for a lie. But we are human. Humans have the power to use deceit as weapon and lies as a shield. There are many people in my life that I would love transparent and honest answers. One such person is my Father’s Grandmother.

My Grandmother on his side of the family has not been in my life for over fifteen years for good reason. The last time I saw her was she threw me on cement face first and cracked a growing top tooth. My mother was like “ Never again.” which stuck to never. I know little about that side of my family.

A question I would ask her is “ Why did you kick me when I was inside my mother’s womb?” I know it might sound strange but I don’t expect the answer to be pleasant or morally correct. But some questions find their way into our brain.

Question number two is a lucky contestant in my life. I don’t think anyone would understand why I would ask a dead person for their opinion. But here I am. He is like a father to me. While his liver may have failed him, there is a question I think of out of curiosity.

A question I would ask him is “ Are you happy with your family, and how they have grown?” I don’t know why but sometimes curiosity strange.

The last question goes out to Abraham Lincoln. I would ask him “ Are you satisfied with the state our country has become?” My questions all entail a wider thought process and all of them will never be answered. Not in this lifetime at least. But to get an honest answer out of these three people would mean a lot to me.

“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt

A question of Leadership

Would you like to be President of the U.S. If so, why? What if you knew that 1 in 4 people would despise you by the time you left office?

I have always been afraid of taking reigns. What I mean by this is that I am worried that what I determine is good for the welfare of a collective may not always be the right idea. I’ve been in semi-leadership positions where I had some pull in my job to do work the way I want, and to have people listen to me. However, I have never willingly stepped up to the plate when it comes to dishing out punishment for employees who don’t follow the rules.

I am always reading Paul Myers MBA because he shows me the steps I need to feel better and confident as a leader. So, when this question was on the list, I nearly jumped out of my seat in fear. Rule a nation?

Again, I can lead but I can’t always make the right choice. However, we learn from our mistakes. I don’t desire to lead a country nor would I have what is presumed to be the requirements to rule. Ruling a nation takes a certain mindset. One that requires us to work around manipulation, and pointless blame to lead a people who are never satisfied. This is what America is. Can I handle that? No. I can’t. Nor do I ever want to. But do I have a list of a thousand actions our country needs to take for improvement? Yes. I am an excellent advice-giver. Maybe, Vice president is more my style?

“Even a cockroach can be legendary by being killed by a legend.” ― Munia Khan

Hypocrisy and greed

While running on an icy sidewalk in front of a neighbor’s house, you slip and break your leg. Would you sue your neighbor if you stood to make a lot of money?

It is only in America that we partake in suing as our first thought when a wrong has been done to us. We have alimony for marriages to ensure each person is given their equal share. Here in America, alimony is more like who has the most money to take from, and how much money will it cost to get it? I call this hypocrisy. When you spend more money than you will get to spite someone or take an action that someone else did but ridicule another person for doing it.

I am an understanding person. I don’t take from another person without giving in return. Life is about balance. I don’t believe suing someone for an accident is an acceptable idea or concept. Honestly, we all answer the question of who we would sue and why in numerous ways inside our heads. I tend to do a lot of deduction during my thoughts about this because I don’t think to sue someone is a natural human part of life. We are supposed to forgive and move on. Money or no money. But money certainly helps in this society right?

If I was running it was a choice. If I was late, exercising, or running away from someone…the action would be on me. Why would I wish to encumber another family due to my own actions? Selfishness does not entice me. Money doesn’t buy happiness. No matter how wealthy that family is…I can always earn my money whenever I please. All it takes is knowing where to look.So, no I would never ever sue another person for my own stupid self. Thank you for the thought but it isn’t justice or worth the issues.

“Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.” ― Pablo Picasso

Art on our body

If you had to tattoo your arm with a message to yourself, what would you write?

When it comes to tattoos, I believe that every piece of art on your body should be meaningful. It should have a story, reason, and connection to you. One fact about me is that I don’t have my ears pierced because I’m afraid of the pain. In other words, a tattoo is out of the question unless I absolutely need it. My message would not be done in words. I love art. It would be in the form of a picture.

My on tattoo would be this fox on my right arm. The reason why is that it shows protection and spirit. I want only when the world has broken around me and I have lost my way.

On that note, thank you for reading these lovely questions. May your light shine.