hmmm…..
Elizabeth Taylor was laid to rest yesterday. True to her wishes the funeral started late. The service was scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. but began at 2:15 p.m. Miss Taylor had left instructions that it was to begin at least 15 minutes later than publicly scheduled because “she even wanted to be late for her own funeral.”
I am glad that those in charge followed her wishes. Often times the wishes of the deceased are not followed. Sometimes it is because they are impossible to make happen, like when the deceased wants someone to participate in the service who is unable to be there. But sometimes it is because someone in charge has a different agenda. They want different music or speakers or flowers.
When someone asks us to do something for them, do we follow their instructions, or do we make up our own agenda for how it is to be done? Maybe we do have a better idea, but usually the requestor has a reason for proceeding in the way they have chosen.
It’s about being considerate of other people’s wishes. We always think we are right. We always think our way is best. And, like the Burger King ad, we want to have it “our way”.
Think about that and next time a friend or loved one asks you to pick up milk. Get them the whole milk they requested, instead of the 2% milk you think is better for them. Or whatever …. You get the idea ….
hmmm…..
A friend of mine once described this as "consideration." It seems a part of "love thy neighbors as thyself." As you say, hmmmmm....THANKS, Nancy.
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