"Danger Will Robinson, Danger!"
The other day I was reminded of something my Mother used to say all the time "If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all!" Yea remember that one, well I caught myself just before I said something that I would have been sorry about later. Instead I complimented the person (family but I’m not telling which one) and it lead into a conversation of extraordinary interest. You know the kind of conversation that leaves you wanting more and wondering just how in the heck did she (Opps) get so smart all of a sudden. And then I was reminded of my Mothers words "Now that wasn’t so bad was it?" "No it wasn’t so bad Mom." I said to the voices in my head. Yes, voices in my head constantly reminding me of how to behave even at the age of forty-five, I still hear all those little words of wisdom. Kind of like "Post it Notes" stuck to the inside of your conscious, flashing little life journey road signs at me before I make a wrong turn. Now remember I said voices, well Mom wasn’t the only one, no there’s a long list of contributors and they tend to get excited and loud just before I think I’m about to say something of great importance. You may recognize some of my most famous like "When are you going to get dressed up?", "Do you know what YOUR Son (or Daughter) did?", "I told you, you were wrong", or my best yet "What in the world were you thinking?". Yea, that last one cost me!
Anyway I also have had to explain from time to time that there are the other voices too. Like the one that always says the same thing "Go ahead no one will ever know" and "Say it, she’ll think it’s cute!" or "Blame it on someone else". It would make it easier if these little voices were followed by "Danger Will Robinson, danger!". I must confess most of these voices are definitely male and display an arrogant attitude. I’ve learned that it’s best to ignore these guys.
I recall thinking how silly Mom and those other contributors sounded back when I was cool and knew everything. And I remember mouthing those same words to my children these past few years thinking how familiar it all sounded. My kids couldn’t possibly have thought I sounded as silly as my Mom, "Could they?".
So in the end it all boils down to which "Post it Note" you are going to listen to. I’ve decided that if I recognize Moms handwrighting I’m trying that one first because I’m ready for another great conversation.
Sharing the Journey
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