The Lists I Like To Make

I like to make lists. It's my obsessive/compulsive side. I make lists for grocery shopping, to do lists, reading lists, lists of lists. All kinds of lists. Long lists, short lists, color coded lists.

I was listening to our Pastor of Senior Adults preach on Sunday night (he was talking about the poor in spirit) and something he said got me thinking about myself and when I am at my best. So, being the list maker that I am I decided to put down a few thoughts.

I'm a much better person when I'm:
Laughing - I love to laugh. I learned to laugh when I was ten, watching AW and Viv. I didn't always get the jokes, but I knew that when they shared in laughter there was joy in it and I wanted to be a part of it.
Listening - God has given me a lot of life experiences to share, but sometimes I need to be quite and listen.  
Praying - I don't do this enough.
Seeking - I forget sometimes that I don't know everything.
Making people laugh - I love to laugh. I think I said that. There is a special thrill in making someone laugh with you.
Being honest - sometimes you can be dishonest even when you don't say anything.
Encouraging someone - maybe with those life experiences of mine.

I'm a better person when I'm not:
Grumpy
Impatient
Jealous
Bitter
Angry
Selfish

Maybe I ended up making a list of my strengths and weaknesses. But somehow I feel better saying them - that maybe somehow by putting them down here, I'll be able to be a better person.