Trust the Inner Voice - Weekend-Engagement: WEEK 194

@galenkp, you've not made it easy!

I could write a book if I were to answer in depth all the thought-provoking questions for this week's Weekend-Engagement topics: WEEK 1941.
Which one am I going to respond to? Dunno, really not, at this stage!

The Topics

• If you could give someone you have wronged a heartfelt apology, who would it be and why? How would you feel afterwards and how would it affect you moving forward?
• Have you met any interesting people when travelling? Tell us about them, what you found interesting and how you managed to connect.
• How do you handle rejection, well or badly, and why? How has it affected you positively or negatively?
• What three elements of life would you say are the most important to you and why?
  
  
  (っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Number One ♥

The Apology

^{Too personal, so I hit the delete button for the finer detail, it's my heavy sack to carry, or rather, cross to bear!
However, I would say sorry, I should have listened to my instinct, sat on that chair all night long, and not been blinded by denial.
An apology would lighten my load, and I'd be able to forgive myself for not facing the facts!}

(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Number Two ♥

The traveler

Although I've walked many pathways along my travels, I'll be turning this question around, and tell you a little about one of the many fascinating travellers I've met here in our Airbnb.
The most memorable one who stands out was an exciting and intriguing period when we hosted a member from an elite branch of criminal investigators for a lengthy stay during an investigation. We respected the need for discretion, but as trust developed, we learned a little more about this man of integrity. His bravery albeit humbleness, work ethic, and passion to wipe out corruption, are rare qualities.
Poles apart in life and work yet we felt a kinship right from the outset.

(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Number Three ♥

Rejection

I crawl into my shell, and handle it very badly, but do learn lessons, and eventually try to remedy what caused the rejection in the first place!

(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Number Four ♥

The Three Elements of Life

...I value the most...

Respect

...for all, young or old, rich or poor; from the lowest occupation to the highest ranking person.
Everybody deserves to be treated with the utmost respect, although I must admit some are a challenge.
I do believe this is one of the ways one can bring out the best in most people, although some are too set in their ways.

Empathy

... I believe in being compassionate and trying to understand people. We are all so different, and I try and look beyond the present and put myself in their shoes. Surely something happened in the past to make them act the way that they do. The world would be a better place if we could all show just a little compassion and empathize with the people who cross our pathways.
Lend a helping hand, strike up a conversation, and listen, really listen to what that person is saying.

Live a Life of Meaning

I wake up each day with rose-tinted glasses, although they became tainted for a long while following a loss I did not expect to happen so untimely. But, I am back to making the most of each day, once again looking for little miracles all around, and starting to make new memories. Life has changed in a big way, and there still are times that I'm overwhelmed by my loss, but as if by a miracle, something good comes along, and brightens the day.

Treasure each moment in life. Those moments become memories that can never be taken away, no matter what!

---

Create your own Forever Memory Bank
Join our community of awesome content creators
right here on HIVE

---

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩

Join our Silver Bloggers community
^{Artwork by @artywink}