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Sometimes we do and say things without even thinking. We don’t consider how our words or actions will affect other people in the short or long run. Instead, we are too often fueled by anger and frustration, acting completely on instinct. Now, I’m all about living in the moment and enjoying each day without worrying incessantly about the future, but that doesn’t mean building relationships on an uneven, cracked foundation that will never stand the test of time.
This post was inspired by my grandfather. Nearly 91 years old, and ‘living the life.’ Over a year ago, I wrote about his philosophy of doing whatever the hell he wanted and put himself first. Sounds great in theory, but not so much in practice. I’ll admit, that I don’t know all that much about how he was as a father when my mom and her brothers were kids. But, what I do know is consistent with the man he is today and the relationships he has with his children now that they are adults. Although he is at times generous and caring, he is more often selfish and inconsiderate. He’s still doing a great job of living life how he wants to live it… except for the part where his priorities suck, and it seems like his family is pretty close to the bottom of the list.
Sorry…I have to stop myself. I could obviously go on about this for hours, but that’s not why I wrote this post. See, the one good thing about my grandpa being the way he is, is that it’s taught me exactly how I don’t want to be. I don’t ever want to be someone whose own family dreads seeing them. I don’t ever want to make people I love cry from hurt and frustration because of the way my words and actions impact them. Instead, I’m learning from my grandpa’s mistakes, and I hope you will too. Appreciate the people in your life, especially your family. Be conscious of how the things that you say and do affect others. If you build relationships on cracked foundations, don’t be surprised when they come crumbling down. Invest the time and effort into building strong foundations with the people who mean the most to you.
P.S. He’s coming to visit this weekend through early next week…with his lady friend. Stay tuned for amusing tweets.
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