Wednesday; March 4
When I watch Dick Van
Dyke on the “oldies” television channels, it is hard to believe that he is 100 years
old. I still think of him as the chimney
sweep in Mary Poppins or the handsome and suave television writer in his
sitcom. But time marches on … and so
does Dick Van Dyke. The other day I did
some research and came across an interesting observation of his, “Just knowing
you don’t have the answers is a recipe for humility, openness, acceptance,
forgiveness, and an eagerness to learn – and those are all good things.”. Typically, when we think about acceptance,
our first inclination is to be the smartest kid in the room; however, if we
really want to fit in, we need to be honest about who we are and what we
know. Few people are genuinely accepted
by being arrogant or headstrong. Most
people are able to build lasting relationships by accepting themselves for who
they are and admitting the deficiencies in their lives. No one expects us to be perfect, so why
should we try to act like we are? In
essence, a little bit of vulnerability can go a long way.
Let’s be honest with
ourselves and others. We don’t know
everything – no one does. Let’s look for
help and look to get better. When we do,
a lot of good things can happen to us!
Think About It!