tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post3219611444300153268..comments2023-05-04T02:26:49.748-05:00Comments on Building Personal Strength: A Rule for Relationships: Forgive the Small ThingsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00006897130524120094noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-732254615893860982013-02-16T17:04:40.392-06:002013-02-16T17:04:40.392-06:00Letting people be wrong is the first step on the r...Letting people be wrong is the first step on the road to exorcising your own inner goober.Whirlochrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846196906206886945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-35883828689772241142011-04-28T08:52:12.462-05:002011-04-28T08:52:12.462-05:00Your words are wise, and I love Kathleen, too.Your words are wise, and I love Kathleen, too.Sarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-44401732386914191222011-04-05T21:02:10.083-05:002011-04-05T21:02:10.083-05:00Beautiful, Denny. She is lucky to have you and all...Beautiful, Denny. She is lucky to have you and all of us in cyberspace are edified as well.<br /><br />Blessings!Rosa Ravenwindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16114497022891517349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-73767012610219717212011-02-15T11:21:33.649-06:002011-02-15T11:21:33.649-06:00I love this article. It is so important to remembe...I love this article. It is so important to remember. Pick you battles and let the little things go!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557820244862108140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-9944067007241800522010-10-11T15:06:27.975-05:002010-10-11T15:06:27.975-05:00Thanks for reminding us that how we react to small...Thanks for reminding us that how we react to small things makes a big difference. I would add that repeated angry responses to minor incidents have a cumulative effect that over time can have destructive and potentially tragic consequences for a relationship. Your post was a wonderful reminder that little incidents of our humanity such as misplacing keys are a common thread in our journeys on this life. Lost keys can be found or replaced; lost dignity is much harder to recover.Lori Meyerhttp://lrmeyerwriter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-21046496255344405642010-03-11T06:44:49.602-06:002010-03-11T06:44:49.602-06:00It's so often the small things in life that ma...It's so often the small things in life that make the biggest difference. I've learned from personal experience that the only thing one has control over is one's attitude. So, it may as well be positive!Tracy Toddhttp://tracytodd.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-49660752891276032312010-03-10T23:28:55.794-06:002010-03-10T23:28:55.794-06:00And you did make me feel better. It was instantly...And you did make me feel better. It was instantly a happier day. Thank you, Honey.Kathleen Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868566314392048880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-46037509869221585192010-03-10T21:02:29.898-06:002010-03-10T21:02:29.898-06:00My late husband always said, "The time to pan...My late husband always said, "The time to panic is not the time to panic." Likewise, anger in such a situation would be out of place. I'm so glad you shared this, Denny! It's a beautiful reminder to be kind to each other.<br /><br />MichelleMichelleVasquezhttp://trueloverelationshipcoaching.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-90739681972263111802010-03-10T13:40:13.836-06:002010-03-10T13:40:13.836-06:00It's an excellent idea, not just for couples, ...It's an excellent idea, not just for couples, but for friends and coworkers as well. Save the anger for something that really matters.<br /><br />If I were to expand on the point, I would say to "forgive" the small things is not the right action. Forgiveness implies that someone harmed you, and you know it was bad, and out of a desire for peace, love, and an easier mind, you want to move past the sins committed against you. No, I don't think minor faults are worthy of forgiveness. That is giving them too much credit.<br /><br />When you are walking down the street and are presented with a minor obstacle, do you get upset? Is the obstacle worth your anger? Do you need to forgive the obstacle for blocking you? No, you merely walk around the obstacle and immediately forget about it. <br /><br />So it should be with other minor faults. Was anyone harmed? Was there malicious intent? No, merely an accident due to forgetfulness that is easily repaired. I don't think it's worthy of "I forgive you", when it should be laughed off as you continue on your day and get some lunch.<br /><br />I mean geez, if little things like these bother you, you should talk to people with Real Problems.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390287348675887544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2005572221369432591.post-29926469515628981682010-03-10T12:14:55.262-06:002010-03-10T12:14:55.262-06:00Excellent reminder, Denny, of the consequences inv...Excellent reminder, Denny, of the consequences involved with both types of reactions. If more people read this post and followed your advice, there would be many more satisfying personal and professional relationships in this world. Great example with the car keys - really makes the point well. And congratulations for choosing the right response!Meredith Bellhttp://www.yourvoiceofencouragement.comnoreply@blogger.com