- gonna start now and avoid the rush - - eh - - too late...
1) I think one definition of happiness may be that at the end of a weekend (or holiday break, or vacation), you're eager to return to work. Of course, this may also mean your private life is miserable. I'll have to get back to you on that.
2) Something my wife feels strongly about - and with which I've come to agree, after some years- is that party or dinner guests should NOT help with cleanup, beyond maybe taking out the trash or recycling. A good host/hostess has a system for post-bash cleanup, and a guest's "help" usually throws a wrench in the works. Just relax and enjoy!
3) It's 100% true, today and for all time, that we don't know what tomorrow will bring, so expressing your affection and respect for those you care for, without delay, is almost always a great idea. The exception may be when it's really late and significant amounts of alcohol have been consumed. I'm not saying this invalidates the sentiment, but I'm pretty sure the recipients of the warm feelings are likely to see them as inflated. Use your best judgement. (I think most of us past the age of forty have worked this out, but it probably bears repeating).
4) Part of the reason that being kind and patient is often so difficult is our fear that we're the only ones trying to do it. You know what? So what. Do it because it's a better way to live, not in the hope that it'll change anyone or anything besides yourself.
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