You know the people who say one thing and do the opposite?
The ones who always have the right thing to say at the right moment, but don’t have any follow through?
These guys mess me up.
I’m a really good listener, which is a good thing until I come across someone who isn’t saying what they mean, and meaning what they say.
I also realize that I can be over enthusiastic and helpful with other people, so I will be helping them do something they have since decided not to do, but haven’t had the courage to tell me they changed their mind…because I’m so helpful.
A horse will always tell you what’s on his mind by where his feet take him.
If he simply looks away when you’re working with him, it’s almost guaranteed he wants to get away.
I’ve been trying to apply this to people on moms recommendation.
Instead of listening and believing every spoken word, I take a step back and look at what their feet are telling me.
The old saying actions speak louder than words comes in pretty handy here.
When someone tells me something and then does the opposite, I’m learning that the real truth is revealed by watching their feet.
If you tell me you want to be here, but you’re always over there… that’s the truth.
If you tell me you want to quit something, but you’re always doing it… that’s the truth.
If you tell that you want to start something, but never start… that’s the truth.
Until someone’s feet line up with their words they aren’t serious about what they’re saying…yet.
So I wait for the sign.
I’ve learned that the majority of people never get aligned, but the ones who do…watchout!
They are the ones who are really making things happen.