Living Gracefully (Revised)

Titbits from interesting books, Attitude

as Priceless Possession; Codes of Love –

learning civility and respect might be

as far as one can go, but good progress –

Are you strong, compassionate and well-

prepared enough to become an authentic,

loving presence in your family, to expose

yourself to insults, openly declared lack of

respect, blame proliferation and never-

ending recriminations?

Living conditions, level of education, (good

or bad) luck, financial situation and well-

being don’t determine attitude; people have

a capacity to be positive under every possible

circumstance – when facing a new problem

we weigh facts, define alternatives and live

gracefully with the solution, we needn’t keep

reprocessing our decisions continuously, we

can adjust to any lifestyle changes

These texts make it clear I am not strong

enough to be a presence in my parental

home; I cannot breathe toxic fumes of

irrational hostility against all that seems

noble and good to me

Attitude – Your Most Priceless Possession –

Elwood N Chapman

Codes of Love – Transforming Your Relationship

With Your Family – Mark Bryan