Dear Folks,
Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. — Author Unknown
The first thought that came to mind when I read Spontaneous and Neighborly was to be open to the opportunities life and luck present to us. Look for the chance to give a smile, lend a hand, or be tolerant of an insult – just be friendly.
Peace,
Jim
SPONTANEOUS
Definitions: (1) acting playfully or creatively upon a sudden impulse; (2) not premeditated; not contrived or manipulated; natural; (3) done or resulting from one’s own desire
Too Far: capricious
Saying: Carpe diem (Latin): “Seize the day.”
Comments: Each quality has a default level. But you can change that level by being open to it when it comes up in your life. Consciously supporting it enhances it.
Observation:
Automatic versus Spontaneous
Your automatic reactions are put into play immediately without thought. They could be very complex responses or as simple as flight or fight. Your habitual reactions have been created genetically over many generations. You can and have modified them somewhat by your conscious actions.
A spontaneous response could, at the least, be the same as an automatic response. But it also could be much more flexible. As you add a wider range of possible options, you extend your responsiveness.
NEIGHBORLY
Definition: showing kindness or helpfulness; friendly; sociable
Synonym: amicable
People Who Exemplify This Quality: Fred Rogers (1928-2003) American Educator and Minister
Quote:
God did not come to me through a mystical experience, but through a human being, a neighbor, an agent of his love. — Rev. Elizabeth Kilbourn (1926-2006) Canadian Educator
Consider the Source
