Seek Wisdom and Embrace a More Fulfilling Life, part 5

Gaining wisdom is the secret to a fulfilling life. I'm certain of that.

I've always been one to save wise words to live by. This is part 5 of a series. You can start reading the posts here.

This week's wisdom installment is about behaving in a manner that displays your wisdom, kindness, and character.

• If you’re thankful, show it. It's always right to let someone know they're appreciated.

• If you’re confused, ask questions. Only dumb people don't ask for help. Asking for assistance when you need it is a sign of intelligence.

• If you love someone, tell them. You never know when the day will come that you'll no longer be able to speak lovingly to someone. Life is short.

• If you hurt someone, take responsibility. Don't let time go by without fixing an unfortunate situation. You'll feel better for doing the right thing, and the injured party will be able to move forward.

• If someone needs help, give it. Don't wait to be asked to help someone when it's in your power to be helpful. I've found that reaching out with an offer of help has often resulted in deeper friendships and new friendships.

• If you’re wrong, acknowledge it. Others know you're wrong anyway, so own up to it.

• If you fall, get back up. Failing and experiencing setbacks are part of life. Don't quit when you're discouraged.

• If you see a wrong, take a stand to make it right. This falls under the do-the-right-thing category. If you were wronged, you'd want someone to stand with you.

• The first rule of etiquette is to never make someone feel uncomfortable. Extending kindness to someone else and not making them uncomfortable is always the right thing to do. It's the honorable, virtuous, and righteous thing to do.

• There’s power in your tongue. Stop talking about how tired, broke, sick, and depressed you are. Speak about how grateful you are. I had an accident 19 months ago that I'm still recovering from. Nearly daily since my accident, I've said, "I'm getting better every day."

• When God takes the trash out of your life, don’t go dumpster diving. Not every activity and not everyone in your life is worthy of your time and friendship. If God starts to remove habits or hobbies or people from your life, trust Him.

• Unfortunately, some people will never bother to ask for your side of the story because the side they heard fits how they want to feel about you. It's hard to reconcile being mistreated, I 100% know that. If someone believes lies, they should be out of your life.

• Your truest friends are the people who don’t walk out the door when life gets hard. They actually pour some coffee and pull up a chair. Man, I learned this when I had my accident. Friendships are golden; treat your friends well and with gratitude.

Do you have any pearls of wisdom that have served you well? Share them in a comment, please.