As you read this, I'll be relaxing at the Warwick Paradise Island in the sunny Bahamas. As the love of my life and I prepared for this vacation, we watched a show called The Bahamas Life. The show involves people leaving the dreary cold places they live in to move to the Bahamas. I found it very exciting and hopeful.
One thing that seemed universal on the list of reasons people were moving there, was the friendliness of the people. It got me thinking about something we mentioned here before. Your personality can define far more than just you. Sure, people can say, "Bob sure is a grouchy son of a gun." Or, more positively, "Betty sure does have wonderful energy I enjoy being around. "
What if we don't know Bob or Betty personally? What if we are just running into them at a grocery store? What if we are just observing them while out having dinner? They can change our opinion on the store or restaurant we are at, fairly or unfairly. The same holds true for people visiting from out of state, or out of the country. We often represent far more than we realize. How you treat others never defines them. It does define you and quite often much more than that!
Next time you are tempted to lose your temper, or treat someone rudely, remember you represent far more than just yourself. Your behavior not only defines you, but those who raised you, and often more than that. Strive to be the best version of yourself at all times. You never know who is listening.
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