This morning the Tres and I went for a walk. We walked for a little over 30 minutes and the Tres was not pulling on the lead, he was tired. We saw a rabbit, a cat, and of course squirrels during the walk.
I was surprised to see that someone mows their yard in a similar manner to my patented process. As I walked past this front yard I could see that this person was mowing in straight lines which were on an angle when compared to the curb. Mowing in different directions helps keep from getting ruts in the yard.
Now there is no wrong way to mow, I have a friend who mows with a riding mower. His yard is not square so he follows the curves through the entire yard. There is nothing wrong with that way of mowing, other than it does not look skilled. I assume he is more concerned with getting done and not with a manicured look.
Slight topic change; last evening as I was laying on the ford’s ole bed I thought about communicating. Each time we communicate with someone, we have the opportunity to be encouraging or not. If you are encouraging to the other person it will be uplifting to you.
I can sit here and tell you how to make someone feel bad but that is not where we need to be. If you take a second before you begin the conversation and remind yourself, I want to be uplifting and positive, that will start you off on the right foot.
In most situations a smile is appropriate, even if the conversation is via a phone. Your voice and attitude can be affected by a smile on your face, even if you are faking it.
Listen and do not interrupt. Most of us have similar stories or situations to what the other person is explaining, we should wait until they have finished and then decide if we should share our story. Ask quick questions, then listen.
Have good eye contact with the other person.
When you are a good listener, you will be thought of as a good communicator.
To communicate professionally, learn body language!
It is real coffee time, got to go!
Communicate with a friend or family today!
Senior retired person who doesn’t have an electric bike, Don the Ford
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