I like for things to be in a balance. Maybe it is another OCD of mine! I just did a post on judging others. Now I am going on the other side of the fence and writing down what I admire in others. I always try to find something to admire in everyone - even in people I dislike.
- I admire people who can stand up for themselves. Over the past three years, I have had the chance to work with a few women who know how to demand respect and who stand up for themselves. I've learnt a lot from them.
- I admire men who respect their wives for their capabilities. I admire men who treat women as their equals. It is sad that I have to admire men for being the way they should be anyways, but seeing as how few of them there are, I admire those who stand apart.
- I admire parents who have more patience than I do :D
- I admire people who can say "I was wrong. I am sorry". It takes a lot of courage to do that.
- I admire people who stand up for others. It is very easy to defend your own rights but very difficult to stick your neck out for others.
- I admire those who can conduct an argument without yelling or uttering obscenities. It takes a lot of restraint I think :)
- I admire those who can stick to their convictions/opinions even if the whole world turns against them. It takes a special kind of perseverance.
- I admire parents who can accept their mistakes in front of their kids. I admire parents who help their kids be independent even if it means making an occasional wrong choice. Being a parent I know how tough it is to watch your kids make mistakes but I also know how important it is to give them the chance to do so and learn life's important lessons through them.
Now I tag my fellow judges to come on to this side of the fence and write about the people/traits they admire. MadMomma, Gauri, Kiran, Rohini, Tharini, Kodi's Mom, SS, Grail, Lumi, MintChutney, OJ, Boo, Poppins, Trishna, Itchingtowrite, ArtNavy, SM, Anisha, Orchid, Broom and HiphopGMom - Tag! You're ALL "it". Anyone else who wants to pick it up - please do!
I agree completely with what you admire and what you judge! So, nope, I'm not going to do this tag.
ReplyDeleteWow, we sure do have a lot in common I am going to have to think since most of what you said I would say too.
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Both your posts were fantastic and the candour in the judgement post needs a second round of special applause.i'll gladly take up the tag and could I combine both??
ReplyDeleteA Muser: Still, do it please?! I'd love to read what you have to say.
ReplyDeleteGrail: :D You can pilfer some of mine! Though I already read yours and loved the post.
HipGMom: Thanks. And sure! Go ahead and combine them - I love reading your posts.
Now I have been tagged by Mad Mommna for what I judge and by you for what I admire.... and I already am two behind on the tags.... this weekend is going to be tag season
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ReplyDeleteSo, i know you didn't tag me but I sooo felt like you so just did the non-judgmental tag anyway!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many things you said in this tag that I sooo admire also
Now this is a tag I would love to do! :) Will post soon!
ReplyDeleteI totally admire people you described in #6. I am so not that! ;)
well first thing I admire is ppl who initiate spreading goodwill in blogsville! (that is, YOU!) :)
ReplyDeleteHave taken your advice, Cee Kay. Check it out when you get a chance. And don't get mad if some of it sounds too familiar. :)
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ReplyDeleteok Ceekay! Have done the tag. Here you are:
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Hey I never knew I was tagged !! Shall do it Thanks ! Love your list by the way
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