…but what you do after what happens that makes the difference.
Character is revealed by what you do when no one else is looking.
Anyone can be happy or cheery when things are easy. Character is revealed by what you do when things are not going right. ##
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L. A. "Tony" Kovach
Poster by L. A. 'Tony' Kovach
MHProNews would like to wish our Jewish friends, industry colleagues, supporters and readers a Happy Hanukkah.
According to Wikipedia:
Hanukkah (pronounced hah-nə-kə ;[1][2][3] Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, Tiberian: Ḥănukkāh, usually spelled חנוכה, pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew; a transliteration also romanized as Chanukah, Chanukkah or Chanuka), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar.
The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a unique candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah, one additional light on each night of the holiday, progressing to eight on the final night. The typical Menorah consists of eight branches with an additional raised branch. The extra light is called a shamash (Hebrew: שמש, "attendant") and is given a distinct location, usually above or below the rest. The purpose of the shamash is to have a light available for use, as using the Hanukkah lights themselves is forbidden. ##
Some quotes, poems and sayings cut to the heart of a matter in a few words what lengthy explanations and books may fail to achieve.
The quote above is one such example, the quote that is the centerpiece of this inspirational poster was sent in by Mike DuPure, a manufactured housing sales professional whose career has included both communities and street retail centers.
Mike, thanks for the inspiration for this poster! ##
We all know people who are fine ladies or gents. We all have strengths and weaknesses. We accept the good with the less so when it comes to friendship. In fact, we accept imperfection in everyone; ourselves, our co-workers, our loves, family, etc.
There are fair weather friends, and there are friends who tell you only what they think you want to hear. These – in a different era – we may have called acquaintances, colleagues or some more generic term than the hallowed name of a ‘friend.’ Because a true friend cares about YOU.
People that care about you are capable of politely and/or clearly speaking the truth.
From time to time, I may say to someone ‘friends don’t let friends drive drunk.’ The person I’m addressing or speaking to may not have a drink in their hands, they may not be at a party, there may not be alcohol or other intoxicants anywhere in sight.
So what the heck does it mean when I say, ‘friends don’t let friends drive drunk’ and no drinking is involved?
Simply this. A friend tells their friend the truth, even if it is not easy. The truth may be, your drunk, don’t drive. The truth may be as serious, but have nothing to do with drinking. Some examples may make the point:
My friend, you are losing more customers than you are gaining. Here is why…
My friend, you are depressed. What is going on? Don’t you realize all the good things you have going for you?
My friend, that onion and garlic at lunch didn’t do your breath any good. Here, have a piece of chewing gum.
We all have blind spots, it is inevitable. What others spot it in a moment, you or I may need to know. But not everyone CARES enough to tell the person the truth. A true friend, does.
A friend can tell you the truth, and even if it is uncomfortable for both, the friend so addressed should consider the advice and accept the truth. Both win when the truth is thoughtfully shared and accepted.
There are times and places and ways to share the truth, of course.
1. The first level, is privately. One on one.
2. The next level is with another friend or associate involved.
3. Sometimes, the statement has to be made publicly.
The last is the hardest. But depending on the issue, it may be critically important to do so.
John, I know you are tired, which may be why your numbers are off in this report. Would you fix this and get it back to us, please?
Jane, you’ve done a lot of great work recently, and I want to thank you for it. This particular item doesn’t hit your normal standards. Here is why, would you fix it and get back to us with it please?
Sometimes, we may miss the ’empathy cushions’ in our statements, but the issue may be so important that we still have to get the truth out.
Even if an enemy were in a drunken stupor, and they were about to drive off, what would you do?
If there were no chemicals or alcohol involved, but someone was making a serious mistake that you might help with, what would you do?
Please consider this answer: “Friends don’t let Friend’s Drive Drunk” # #
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L. A. “Tony” Kovach
