How should we think? How should we act?

It seems to me that if you or I must choose between two courses of thought or action, we should remember our dying and try so to live that our death brings no pleasure on the world.

-John Steinbeck-

Chivalry: Dead?

Chivalry is: "The ideal qualifications of a knight, including: courtesy, generosity, valor, and deftness in arms."

Now a-days, people view chivalry as: a man opening the car door, holding open a door, letting the woman walk in front, carrying a girl's books, ect.

But chivalry is more than that... according to the "Code of Chivalry," it is: speaking the truth, when you were tempted to tell a lie; helping another when you were tempted to disregard them; giving something to those in need, when you were tempted to leave them sitting on the street; and keeping quiet when you were tempted to brag.  

Chivalry is important, whether it is a guy opening a door for a lady, or telling the truth instead of a lie. I do not believe that chivalry is completely dead. It may be dead in many people, but there are people out there who continue to embrace chivalry.


Although it is important that both men and women strive to be chivalrous, I believe it is important for the ladies to take the spotlight off the men and stop nagging them about being chivalrous.


It seems that women, wanting to do everything themselves, are the ones who have put a choke hold on chivalry...and to be quite honest, if chivalry was dead, I feel as if it would be the women's fault. 

So ladies, if you want men to open doors for you, or carry your books, let them... It will make them feel as if they helped you out (even if you didn't want it), and cause them to try to be more chivalrous...which is the ultimate goal.

...be chivalrous and share this post with your friends...

websites used:

http://www.21stcenturychivalry.com/The_Code_of_Chivalry.html

Things I'm Thankful For Thursday

- Time
- Second chances
- The Bible
- Cheese and sausage (but mostly sausage)
- Fast internet/computers
- Instruments
- Vacuum cleaners
- Running
- Jokes
- This photo:

My Bi-Monthly Opinion: Public Speaking

Rating: 9


Supposedly, 75% of human beings have "public speaking" anxiety, and in just one survey, it was found that over 1,000 people would rather die than to speak in front of a crowd.

However, I believe that the ability to speak in public is a wonderful thing. By learning to do so, one can voice his/her opinion, witness, and may be able to make a great change in the world. Although it may be nerve racking in the beginning, learning to speak in front of a crowd can be beneficial to everyone, even if you are not becoming a pastor or a teacher.  


A couple tips for those who suffer from public speaking anxiety are: to adequately prepare before speaking, to relax and focus, to know that you are the "professional" on the subject that you have chosen and researched.

And really, no one is watching you anyways, so you don't have to be nervous...

...or maybe they are 

Things I'm Thankful For Thursday

- Summer
- Cameras
- My eyes
- The beautiful weather
- Daniel (Happy 22nd Birthday!)
- Exercise
- Down East (a store)
- The end of the semester (5 more weeks!)
- Cars
- This photo:

The Pros and Cons Of Smiling

Pros:

- You can make others smile (smiles are contagious)

- You will be more likeable

- If you are lost in the dark, you can be a superhero, and guide the way with your shining smile

- You can make your sibling mad by smiling suspiciously and not telling them why

- By smiling, you will be a happier person

- Smiling makes you more attractive 

 

- Smiling will make you look younger and lift your face

- Smiling lowers your blood pressure

- Smiling is a stress reliever

Cons:

- If you have a smile like this:

Things I'm Thankful For Thursday

- Laughter
- My best friend
- Valentine's Chocolate
- Babies that take their naps
- Sleeping in a warm bed
- Showers
- Productivity
- Daydreaming
- Good headphones
- This picture