Simple Divorce Advice

By Bill Nelson

Although I can never really remember a single instance where they actually came out and directly told me to respect and uphold our family name, there were many instances where my parents gave me direction or told me stories that influenced my actions and thinking, so that the end result was that I didn’t do or say anything that might tarnish our family name and traditions.
My father was one for instilling certain standards, morals and philosophies that would lead to what he called ‘Character’.
Was he successful in doing that?
I would like to think so, but the real people to ask are the people that I spend time with or come into contact with on a regular basis.
But my parents’ legacy to me, and one that I cherish greatly, is this ‘Character’.
What is Character? Character is a set of principles and standards by which you live your life and with which you represent yourself and family.
As we are all different, our standards, philosophies and character are correspondingly different, but they are all equally important.
Some of the elements of ‘Character ‘that I have been reminded of over the years include:
• Look in the mirror and allow yourself to be open and honest with what you see.

• You are bound by the element of truth in all you do and say.

• Stand up for what you believe in; firstly with yourself, then with others.

• Give credit where credit is due: don’t take responsibility or accolades for something that is not truly yours.

• Understand that your ongoing development as a person is dependent upon you recognising that you don’t know everything.

• Judge your behaviour against your standards and your performance against your potential.

• Truly believe that you possess the potential to do and to be anything that you desire; that is as long as you are prepared to work hard enough to achieve it.

• Be the master of your thoughts and the servant of your conscience.

• Have the confidence, passion and commitment to live your dreams.

• When it comes to standards, be strong.

• Have the ability to walk with kings and queens but never lose the common touch.

I was lucky that the legacy that was passed from my parents to me was one that I understood, agreed with and respected. It was a philosophy that had been created from their life experiences so as to help me develop mine.
We cannot change the past, but we can play our part in developing an even better future for ourselves and those around us by sticking strong to the elements of our character.
The Journey Continues!
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