Givers and Takers: Which one are you?

Givers and Takers: Which one are you?

Here are some thoughts on moving out of self-absorption and expressing appreciation through word and deed to those who give to us.

We all have someone in our life who falls into the self-absorbed category. These people typically fall on the spectrum of selfishness.

On one end of the spectrum, they appear to be involved and interested, but at their core they are fair weather friends going where the fun and action is, or taking what they need and moving on.

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Put down that phone and tune into life!

Put down that phone and tune into life!

A pet peeve in my personal life is when folks are attached at the wrist to their phones. You know the ones...you can't have a relaxed, focused, mindful, connected conversation with them because they are not fully present. Rather, they are attempting to exist in two places at once, checking text messages while trying to carry on a conversation with you.

This is beyond disrespectful and sends a message that you are not as important as what is happening on their phone.

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