Words of Wisdom

OH OH....Obviously someone spit in your corn flakes !! This is the one thing I love about my Mylot...you can express your oppinion and that's what I'm here to do ! If a person doesn't want a lecture or advice then why post a question on these types of forums??? When someone gives you advice or their oppinion, you have two choices... #1 ~ Try it their way and/or be greatful someone offered you support or their oppinion. #2 ~ Tell the person to butt out and mind their own buisness. I noticed you have 4300 plus discussions on mylot under your belt so I would put money on the fact you've voiced an oppinion from time to time, probably even gave advice to one or two people ?? Like you I have a favorite quote too .."people who live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones" Have a nice day emeraldisle :)

That's very true! My grandma used to say "Stir your own kettle; lest your soup burn." LOL

I should like to thank you for honouring me so, I don't think I've ever been the subject of a posting before. Though, if I could just say, perhaps you should ..... Oh, go on, then, I'll let this one go by without a sermon.

Oh Yeah! LOL I love that. I know some of those people who love to point out to me my mistakes. Like I dont know what my mistakes are myself. DA! I get aggervated at those kinds of people too. LOL Thanks for giving me a smile

I LOVE that quote. I'll have to remember it the next time I come across someone who can't keep their opinions to themselves. *LoL*

Great saying! I love that! LOL I will have to put that in my email signature when I write my mom! ROFLMAO

That is really funny. I like that. I will have to try and remember that the next time so one does that to me. I have to admit it though I do do that to my hubby about certain things. My mom too. I just want them to be healthy and alive as long as possible. But it does get on my nerves too so I try to keep those things to my self. :)

All of us are free to do what we like as God has given us wisdom and free will and freedom of choice. We believe that what we are doing is good. However, for Christians, the basis or standard of whether a thing done is good or bad is the Holy Bible. Christians ought to follow the Holy Bible. For me for example, I'd like to do something but I find out that what I like to do is not in accordance with what is good according to God. And so I have to choose: shall I follow myself or shall I follow God. If we choose to follow or serve God like me, I have to deny myself. I should not follow myself; I should follow God and that is subjection to God. I have been willing to be subjected to God and so I have to follow Him. God does not compel people to follow Him and Christians do not compel people to believe in God or the Holy Bible. But it is the duty of a Christian to preach the Word of God or the Holy Bible. But in preaching, there's no compulsion. This is where Christians are misunderstood. If Christians preach the Word, unbelievers say that they are pushing their religion which is the Christian religion which is not true.

I've got this button that says "If I want your opinion I'll beat it outta ya" I save that line for the truly annoying 'street corner' run-ins with the marauding lecturers. Another one that gets occasionally used is "and I should give a D*urn* what you think why?" Of course that one you have to say quickly, after you are more than ready to Bolt Outta There before they can get another breath and start up again. I seem to have an almost worse situation though. I must appear to have a sympathetic face or something. Random people wander up to me in stores and start telling me their life history and latest sob story. I don't get it, I really don't. Being Clergy I do try to be understanding since I said to the Universe, okay, I'll take the job - but really - can I just buy some underwear in peace, ya know?

I like that, that was a great sign. And it is a great response to use. I know myself I can be very strong in my opinions, but then going on a forum like this people are asking for the opinions of others. For me it is how I learn, and grow, I ask, I listen to what others have to say and hopefully we can both learn something new. I used to be frustrated by those who "preached" at me, then I became amused by it. Sometimes if you listen to it, you can find the humor, the response you have found is a perfect example of that. Thanks for sharing it.

"If you want to be perfect you should follow all the advice you give to others." I like that quote. But i've already tried it. Most of my friends who are in deep emotional problems come to me and ask for my advices. But when its time for me to apply them on my own problems, i can't do it! Lol! Here's my favorite quotes: "Intelligence without ambition is like a bird without wings" - Indian Proverb "When you're dying, you'll learn how to live." - Tuesdays with Morrie

i like the last sentence......i think its true we must do all the things that we considered as a good advice for them to make them believe that you know what you`re talking about....we all know that most people dont judge you for what you say but they judge you for what you do. whats the use of telling them your advice or what you think is the right thing for them to do if you couldnt do it with yourself...you should be the model of what you have told them.... and once you`re doing the advice that you have gave to them you will be perfect and lots of people will see and im sure they will follow whatever you will tell them in the future.aside from that you willmake a good impression to other people........

Wow, I totally feel you. Not so much anymore, but in the past, I always found myself online debating with people who were so adamantly "against" my beliefs, lifestyle, etc., but eventually, I realized that they just got off on arguing about stuff. To them, the subjects were irrelevant; They just liked to attack people because they had nothing better to do. The internet is open to everyone; Folks get on here and "be all they can be," but they wouldn't dare say half the stuff they say on here to your face. Any coward can sit behind a computer and tell you what to do with your life when theirs is probably in shambles. I've dealt with all kinds of people on here...homophobics, NGJ's (Narcissistic God Junkies, as I like to call them), and simple know-it-alls. I'm way too old to care about what anyone else thinks, but if we're in an online community, I just ask for simple respect and courtesy because I give the same in return. Sorry to rant lol...in a nutshell, I agree with your quote!

I understand what you mean, emeraldisle, but on the flip side I found that sometimes I think I really have a good answer to something and then someone (even a smart butt) comes along and gives me a talking to that I roll my eyes at, but after a while of thinking it over, I see the situation in a whole new light. As long as a person doesn't get pissed if we don't follow their "advice," a second or third opinion for me is always welcome.

Yes, the easiest task in the world is to give advice to others. It costs nothing and in many cases enhances personality in this easiest way. But it is the most difficult task in this world to follow the same given advices to others. Perfection always requires making good habits of real advises. Thanks.

Oh, that is wonderful! I wish that I would do that more often myself! Thanks for the reminder~Donna ps: I am posting a picture of my cat Charlie giving the middle claw while he is drinking out of the kitchen faucet. When someone gives you that kind of advice, think of this picture. ~Donna

People all have their own ways to manage various matters. Some of them think their ideas are the best and they like to share it with others. So you are absolutely possible to meet some of them on the net or in daily life. Whether you like it or not some of their idea are actually quite usable. But I don't think I should learn only from such people, but we should learn from those failed in certain areas too. Because through their experience we may avoid the mistakes they have made. I understand you view point on the advice giving people. But to me, when I have time, I would listen to them and investigate their view points. Many times I figured out their ideas, I found treasure in them. Maybe I am the sort of know nothing fellow who need great ideas, so I welcome ideas from all sources: the failed and the successful ones are all my teachers.

wonderful motto!!!!oh my dear I know a lof of people very close to the ones you are talking about.. I mean I unfortunately meet them everyday in my life..each time you have a problem or you are going through something difficult, they are always there telling you what you should or should not do...what they would do if they were you...and of course they are always telling you that you don't have a right to complain and that you don't need to worry so much and so on...they are so disappointing and they get me angry...they are not me...they don't know how exactly I feel and how much I grieve inside myself and how much a thing can be difficult or painful for me... I have found a way to deal with them..I tell them..."I hope one day you'll find in the same situation as me and then I wish I was there to see how you feel!!! It helps!!! They shout down and believe me, it is always different when they are in the same situation as you...I have just had a proof during these day and it was amusing for me!!!just a sort of little revenge!

Lol, I absolutely agree with that sign, and I too shall be following on that example from now on. I hear people lecturing others every day and it's not right that they should do that and actually expect others to follow their advice. I've seen so many people lecture others, yet not follow that same advice for themselves and really it's just hypocritical of them. I hate that kind of person more than any other.

i am a man and i know i always have my mr.fixit cap on my head. men like to advise others but as said before do not behave according to their own advice themselves! advice should be given only when asked and advice should be asked only to a person who can give a good one! it is not only the person who gives advice is at fault but the person who asks it is equally at fault.