Sharing

Dear people of Earth:
Please think before thou speakest.

This weekend yet another case of people sticking their noses where they don't belong and causing problems for someone who shouldn't have been involved.

Here's the lesson for today, gentleman:
It is very easy to determine when certain conversations can be considered "sensitive." Sensitive conversations are meant to be kept private and between the people that held the conversation. Sensitive conversation is usually only held between parties that consider themselves moderately close and therefore have an inherent level of trust. Don't divulge details of a sensitive conversation or a sensitive issue to others, it is not your place. These shared details will generally do nothing but cause hurt to others not directly involved and excite others to salaciousness.
You might ask- "Is it gentlemanly to keep/tell secrets?" The short answer is no. But taking part in a confidential, private conversation and not telling others is not keeping a secret. It is being a confidant and a good friend to another. Often friends need to talk about the issues they are facing in seek of advice or merely support, and the chance to do that for a friend is a sacred thing.
If you do not feel comfortable with hearing this information, or feel that you will be tempted to share it, express that feeling, that you would feel better if this person shared this issue with someone else. In the long run, it will be a much more healthy situation and your friend will appreciate your honesty and feel more secure with their issues of confidence.

Dumb question

So, for those of you who may be reading these and they don't pertain to you...sorry.

For you who they do pertain to....

Do you want to maybe go grab dinner?
(This is my healthy outlet of getting things out so they don't build up and cause me to do something really stupid.)

Outlet

Only place I could say it out loud and not really be heard...
Miss you

Humility

You are not better than anyone else. No one is better than you. It sounds cliche, and it is, but everyone is just, different.

Too many people feel as though they are better than everyone else, or at least better than some people. It's funny, but that is exactly what makes those people not any better than anyone else. I have found that humility in all areas of your life can take you much farther than anything else. Humility does not mean a lack of confidence in your abilities or constantly underselling yourself. Humility merely means a graciousness and appreciation for what you are capable of, and a willingness to share your talents and positive characteristics with those around you for the betterment of everyone. Chances are, somebody somewhere is better than you at something. Don't be envious, be happy for them, and strive to achieve what they have achieved.

I consider myself a moderately successful young man both in my personal and professional life, but I also know I did not get where I am by myself, nor do I consider myself at the pinnacle of my professional and personal life. I have received the help and support of countless people in my life, and I am finally at a point where I can start to give back the support I received to others. Humility has kept me from shutting myself off from others, and humility has taught me to appreciate what I have because it can be taken at any time. I get so tired of those people who don't know the meaning of the word humble. They have this over-inflated image of themselves and think the world owes them something, or that they are something for the rest of us in the world to behold. You can be proud of what you have done, but without humility, no one else will be proud with you.

Until next time,

Your humble servant,

Charles

A Little Poetry

Confusion...

Not working with all the pieces

Everybody trying to find their peaces

You wonder what you're missing

and then you find out...

Time...

Can mean so much

Can mean so little

You wish you had more

sometimes you wish it would just pass you by

Yourself...

You think you question

you try not to think, try not to question

Why...

Things are different, so different

Not just the obvious.

It's very strange, you're almost

Angry...

Disappointed, worried, frustrated, hurt,

You wish it was simply

Confusion...

Friendship

Friends are an integral part of everyone's life, whether it be a positive or negative part, they are a part. Never make the mistake of thinking you can make it on your own. Friendship is what keeps us connected, it is what makes everything else you do in life bearable. Of course you have your family, but can they not also be considered extremely close friends? Conversely, can close friends not be considered almost like family? Your friends, your true friends are there for you. They do not judge, they do not disapprove or distance themselves from you. True friends do not boast or seek approval. True friends do not speak negatively of you,(unless they say it to your face.) A true friend listens, supports and offers whatever help they can. Take a look at your friends. Do these people fit one of these two descriptions? If so, which one? Which category do you fit in as a friend? It is never too soon or too late to evaluate your life and the people you have asked into yours. I would like to close by saying thank you to all of my friends. I would not be who I am today without you in my life, whether we are still close friends, have fallen out of touch, or if you can't stand the thought of me, you have had an impact on my life, thank you. And to my nearest and dearest friends, love to you (whatever type of love makes you the least uncomfortable.)

Charles

Have a Good Time...

But, You Play Hard, You Pay Hard.