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what it takes..........

What it takes..............

Sometimes, it takes only one word to make a person close to you turn their backs on you.

Sometimes, it takes only for a parent to say ,"sh#t!" once in their lifetime in front of their kids and you find their kids saying it the very next day; probably even with twice the tenacity.

Sometimes, it takes only for you to hold back on a praise someone is hoping so badly for, to know that you appreciate what he or she has done for you.

Sometimes, it takes only for you to lash out at someone without thinking, to hurt another person's feelings.

Sometimes, it take only for a husband to say, "I love you" to his spouse to lighten up her day after a rough day at work but he decides he doesn't need to.

and....................................................................

Sometimes, it takes only for you to say, "Hi!" with a smile to your kids, and that's all the energy they need to go to school.

Sometimes, it takes only for you to be patient and educate another person who may be slow at learning. You'd surprise yourself how much respect you'd garner from that person for years to come.

Sometimes, it takes only for you to lend another person a dollar and he or she may be able to catch the last bus to see a waiting grandmother at home.

Sometimes, it takes only for you to say, "Thank you" to a good deed and make someone smile for the rest of the day.

Sometimes, it takes only for you to give the opposite sex a rose that speaks a thousand words compared to the word "love" alone.

Notice I have split a few "Sometimes..........." on top and below in this post. You would probably have noticed the difference in the the "Sometimes..........." on top and below. Ponder about it for a while, and put yourself at the receiving end of those "Sometimes...........". You'll soon realise which half of the "Sometimes..........." you'd like to be. Before receiving the good "Sometimes...........", why not start by giving the good "Sometimes..........." to those around you.

Have a nice day!
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