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Shadow Lurking

In the interest of making life more interesting, I find lurking in the shadows can be very useful.  No I am not condoning stalking or taking unfair advantage of the fairer gender.  Just taking a step back from a situation to get a different perspective.  When you are deep in the middle of a conversation for instance your focus is on your next response not necessarily noticing how this conversation is affecting others around you like little Johnny who you just inadvertantly taught a new word his mother would rather he not repeat, constantly.  Or that lady who was having a pretty good day but because of your use of certain racially charged words just sent her right back into the doldrums.  As I have been reminded lately words can hurt.  Now, if you took a step back from the conversation you might understand why the person you are jousting verbally is offering such a reaction to what is being said.  Sometimes it is good to go back to your corner and regroup (to use a boxing metaphor) so y

Responses to How Are You Doing

How many times a day do people ask you how are you doing?  Personally I try to use this time to uplift my fellow man by highly exaggerating the state of life at that point.  Of course they think I am being disengenuine or some such but you know no one really wants to hear problems so why not give them a tale that will let them know not everones life is as disastrous as they think they live.   One day I will tell everyone I am Fabulous and having a Fierce day.  Oh they snicker but you know seeing them smile does make for a fabulous and fierce day (watching way too much Project Runway episodes).   Another day I will say everything is bodacious.  When they ask what does bodacious mean (like anyone doesn't really know) I tell them it means beyond awesome!  So the next time someone asks how you are doing light up your face like a Christmas tree and let them know life couldn't be better. Of course, some days are easier to feign enthusiasm than others but if you keep trying y