“A moment of patience in a moment of anger saves a thousand moments of regret.”
I was excited.
I had an idea for blog post hours before I usually start writing my post; most days I don’t come up with an idea until much later in the day.
When I mentioned the idea for my post to my wife, I could tell she did not share my enthusiasm.
It probably wasn’t going to be my kindest post ever, but I was upset and wanted to use my post as a way to vent.
Well, the reaction from my wife was enough for me to have that much needed moment of patience, and likely saved me from blogger’s remorse.
So thank you, Mary, as always, for your wisdom and helping to remind me of the importance of kindness.
You just saved me a thousand moments of regret; perhaps I can now use that time to think of the perfect Valentine’s Day gift…
I hear you on that moment of patience. I had my own experience today which if had not been patient and lost my temper, I might be regretting things even more. Have a nice day!
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glad you were able to restrain yourself!
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Very wise quote at the top, though you provide no attribution. Is it yours?
I can’t remember any time I went off on someone where I can look back and think that was one of my finest moments. Taking some time off to cool down before speaking, not only saves a thousand regrets, but also a lot of time spent at damage control.
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it’s a stolen quote, and it seems to be attributed to many different sources…
it’s amazing how powerful those few moments to cool off can be…
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Well said!
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You and your wife are both far wiser than I!!!
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or perhaps not as brave! 🙂
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Not necessarily brave, just unable to engage brain before mouth/fingertips!
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I know the feeling! 🙂
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Got to trust our wives’ opinions. My wife is usually right on the mark.
Blogger’s remorse—I don’t think I’ve heard of that, but I knew what you meant. Of course, everyone knows buyer’s remorse. I’m such a research fanatic when it comes to buying big-ticket ideas. I forgive myself if something goes wrong.
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you’re right, Pete. When in doubt, go with with what our wives are saying…
I made up the phrase blogger’s remorse – maybe I should copyright it…
and I’m like you with the research, and sometimes it’s not just on big ticket items…
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The love of a partner goes beyond that of simple acceptance. Loving us for who we really are. Their love is given to help us find the best version of ourselves. To help us become the people we have always wanted to be. They help us to see things in a way that leads to our greatest happiness. They help us to find ourselves among the things we never want to become. You are blessed with a loving and caring wife, my friend! I am glad your moment of pause led to actions you can be most proud of. Hope you enjoy your Valentine’s with a recognition of the love you share for one another! She sounds like an amazing woman. And she is just as lucky to have found such a great guy!
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the yin and yang. lucky you have each other for balance –
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symbiosis at work… 🙂
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right )
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I hope you chose the perfect gift. Mary deserves it.
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I think I’ve got an idea, now I just hope I can find it… 🙂
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I hope you did!
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I was able to find an orchid!
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Well done!
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I think your wife did offer you sound advice, Jim. I’ve never ranted on my blog as far as I can remember. I try to stick to posts about writing, creative writing, book reviews and book promotions. Blogging is an enjoyable hobby and its fun to write about inspirations and creativity as a good escape from life’s problems.
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I’m glad I didn’t write what I had planned to; hopefully I’ll remember this lesson the next time a negative thought pops up in my head…
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I often lost my temper way too quickly and this post hit me a bit hard. I need to try harder, be patient and shut my mouth, and think.
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I think we all need to try harder…
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Happy for you! Remorse is no fun! Kudos to yoir wife and good for you in listening! 🙂
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Thanks, it was a team effort 🙂
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As you know, I use my blog to vent. But I trust Mary saved you from being rash.
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Mary did save me from being rash… 🙂
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Behind every great man…is a wise woman…x
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how true… , or in my case, behind every man is a wise woman… 🙂
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She sounds like a wise woman, and you as well for following suit! 🌟😊🌟
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it worked out well…
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You know the old saying Jim – Behind every good man is a great woman. 🙂
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I couldn’t agree more… 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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