1/3/16-Opinions

My opinion is just that...an opinion. When I give my opinion my words are truly meant to benefit the one I'm speaking to...but my opinion may in fact not benefit the recipient.

I heard this phrase many years ago and LOVE it...'your opinion and the truth are not necessarily the same thing.' Now that is TRUTH!

Another life lesson I have learned over the years is this...I have an opinion, it's mine, and in most cases others really aren't interested in hearing it. Of course, I wish I would have learned that decades ago!

I have now come to say this phrase quite often. "I have an opinion on this (situation/topic/issue), if you want to hear it let me know."

When I say that phrase to my kids...RARELY do they want to know my opinion...friends and family...sometimes:)

We need to remember that an opinion is usually based on feelings and our perception of facts...so there is ABSOLUTELY no guarantee that my opinion will add value...because my perception could be skewed and feelings LIE!

So, I will continue my best to keep my opinions to myself in conversations; however, as far as this blog is concerned...it is free game for my OPINIONS!

You have been warned:)

"It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person." Matthew 15:11