In regaurd to my family, occupation, and economic position- it could be easy in the eyes of the wealthy and nobel to feel ashamed of my curent status. Instilled in me from my mother and father is a content character- confident that what I have is all that I need for satisfaction and even more than I need. Growing up my parents would only spend 50 dollars on my brothers and I each for Christmas. In comparison, looking back the friends I had at the time were recieving soo much more than I was and at times it was a little embarrassing. All the while, my parents were so fun and creative with the 50 dollars that for a long time I had no idea that they would only spend certain amount. As far as I knew- I was being given everything I could ever dream of. Now when I talk about my current status I can only humbly recongnize the roots of my upbringing and speak with the utmost joy.
Of the list of rules, #17 taking an active part n praising others, entertaining their good with delight: this has always come so natural to me. I enjoy pinpointing the gifts and talents of those who surround me, and follow with words of affirmation. #6 never say anything, directily or indirectly, that will provoke praise or elicit compliments from others: this has alwasy been tough for me, its just so easy to set up a conversation to point praise or compliments back at myself- I think one of my love languages is words of affirmation so to set up or provoke a compliment sometimes comes subconciously from my nature.
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