The Answer

Daily writing prompt
Share five things you’re good at.

There comes a time in the life of everyone, when they review their opus magnus, their life’s work, and come to some conclusions.

That time isn’t come for me yet. At least I hope not.

It is therefore too early for me to say five things I am good at.

I am however ready to share five things I am bad at.

My best friend forever has recently told me that I speak too much. He suggested I curtail my speech. Be more concise.

A capital idea! So, without further ado, here it is.

These are the five things I am bad at:

  1. I talk too much
  2. I speak my mind
  3. I always seek the Truth in everything
  4. Even if I hurt the people around me
  5. This makes me a Bad Husband, a Lousy Father, and a Horrible Friend!

The Best Answer to Anger is Silence.

Marcus Aurelius.

Most of the good stuff was figured out a long time before we were even glimpses in our parents’ eyes.

I suggest we all look to the Past for counsel and when we find it, heed it.

Marcus Aurelius was very close to nailing it.

I say that the best answer to anything is silence.

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