02-28-2015, 11:25 AM
My father, when he was home, would usually notice if I was slacking to much on the chores and would respond"looks like somebody needs to earn their beans today". Translation was he had a very big job to do and I was his laborer at his beck and call, plus my usual chores.
My grandmother and Great Aunt taught me to respect a lady and never ever strike her, be a gentleman in the presence of a lady by opening doors, letting them go ahead of you, don't cuss in front of a lady, etc.. Do not waste food and items as so many do, be self sufficient, to the point of "if you can't pay for it, you better learn it". Re- purpose as much as you can, but don't become frugal. Do a random act of kindness as often as you can, as buy a homeless person a sandwich with chips and a drink, or leave a mystery care package at the "poor family on the block", all without expecting anything in return.
And always, always keep a smile on your face and always express thanks for the blessings you have and are given.
Community begins with Aloha
My grandmother and Great Aunt taught me to respect a lady and never ever strike her, be a gentleman in the presence of a lady by opening doors, letting them go ahead of you, don't cuss in front of a lady, etc.. Do not waste food and items as so many do, be self sufficient, to the point of "if you can't pay for it, you better learn it". Re- purpose as much as you can, but don't become frugal. Do a random act of kindness as often as you can, as buy a homeless person a sandwich with chips and a drink, or leave a mystery care package at the "poor family on the block", all without expecting anything in return.
And always, always keep a smile on your face and always express thanks for the blessings you have and are given.
Community begins with Aloha