Laura

Because Murder is Wrong.

Daily writing prompt
What principles define how you live?
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Define?

Principles?

There are a ton of books out there on the “rules of life,” but who decides all that, anyways?

Not sure why this question seems so off-putting (most of them are, anyways). Obviously it’s some variation of “What morals do you live by?”

The thing is…if someone were to have nefarious “principles of living” would they even admit to it?

Why? Would you? Does that make sense?

And I’m sure there will be a lot of one and the same type of answers:

“Honesty.”

“Being kind.”

“By helping others.”

Is organizing a diamond heist a nefarious principle of living? Just asking…💎

You might even get some who say:

“By doing what I want, when I want,” which could seem like more of a selfish take, but isn’t necessarily bad, at all.

Guess it depends how deep or surface-level you’d like to go.

This kinda falls in the realm of “tell you what you want to hear.”

And let’s just say, half of people will say they live that way, because that’s what they aspire to…but do they actually live that way?

They may say, “be kind,” but are they, really?

So with all that yammering, I’ll just say:

Coffee.

Yes, this post and the title was inspired by this little sign in my kitchen. 😆

Yep, the principles that define my life always start with coffee. If I don’t have it, I’ll be unmotivated, unproductive, unprofessional, uncaffeinated, tired, and crabby.

I’ll be called a bitch, and my response will be, “I’ll show you who’s a bitch, bitch.” #RBF4Life

Caffeine-infused? I’m in a good mood. Ask me whatever you want. Sure, I’ll help you! Yes, peace on Earth? All for it.

Let’s forget about the rage I felt 3 hours ago when my alarm went off for work and I wanted to throw it against the wall. 😇

On a more serious note:

What do I say, and in what context, even?

Energetically? Intuitively? Spiritually? Physically? Mentally? Because some doctrine or code of honor told me to? By sheer luck? Are we talking about expectations of myself or of others?

Work-wise? How I conduct my private life? Again, how much do you really reveal about your true self, the one not wearing the mask you show to the outside?

People may often say, “be kind,” but are they practicing what they preach, really?

I suppose, at the end of the day…

I hope to bring healing and peace to others, along with laughter and love.

As well as to myself.

Is that a sufficient enough answer for how to lead your life?

However, paths are always unpredictable, aren’t they?

Happy Sunday! Why is the weekend so freaking short? 😫

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  1. Starting the day with a bit of fire, eh? 😄
    Nothing wrong with that at all. 🔥
    I think, and this is just one simple gorilla’s take, that the folks who live by mantras such as “be kind”, “respect” and mean it, invariably, it comes through. The ones who say it and mean it are pretty easy to spot. Usually because they just do it and don’t make a production out of advertising it. They’re too busy doing.
    The ones who don’t might not always reveal their hand immediately, but in time, they surely do.

    And, there is a case to be made for being “selfish” at times too. As long as it’s not your be all/end all, and it’s not trampling everyone around you. I agree that it is a valid mindset.

    Anyhow, grab yourself a coffee. You’re behind again. 😋😄

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    • Haha, too much?? Whoops lol 😆
      I think because we’ve answered a variation of this so many times and I felt the question was worded so weirdly.
      I think it comes through, yes, about who’s legit and who’s the real deal or not. I think this isn’t so much about reading people, as calling out the people who go on about the life they supposedly lead so virtuously but in a nutshell, really don’t.
      I’ve always said I’d rather deal with someone who was upfront rude (within reason) than someone who is fake nice.
      Yep, it’s time to get caffeinated lol 😆
      Which number are you on? ☕️

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      • Oh, I don’t know that it was too much at all. I can dig that energy 100% lol

        I get what you mean. sadly, the call out is lost on the ones its meant for most of the time. Ignorance is bliss and all that.

        I used to work with an engineer who said “I don’t care if you call me an asshole, just tell me why I am”. He was a pretty straight shooter and it is often easier to deal with.

        Three, but I am stopping now because it’s almost bedtime for this bozo 🤡

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      • Haha, glad you dig my energy 🤪 😜
        That’s true, most will never see it. Oh well, waste of a post?? lol 😆

        Ignorance is bliss can sometimes indeed apply here!

        I think I agree with the engineer. I think it’s easier going in knowing what to expect and not finding a false identity with a knife later in your back

        3 is the magic number! ☕️ 😉

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      • They’ll see it. They just won’t “see” it. 😄

        Well, yes. It was much preferable to the steely blades in the back for sure. He wasn’t always the most diplomatic, but you usually knew where he stood.

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  2. This last photo, so much going on!! I’ve been in that scenario, sans nursing uniform, so many times!

    Finishing my first cuppa now and considerably happier than when I started, so I’ll co-sign since I can’t begin to answer this prompt today. I mean, I could, but feel like I’ve answered it a billion times.

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  4. tbh i think if you bring those two things to people, it’s better than any grandiose or unnecessary act of “kindness”. i would say this is a great principle to live by! Mike

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    • Nothing wrong with that at all, Mary! You’ve certainly earned it! 😊 continue doing what you want, when you want, how you want, and you’re always a bringer of peace to me! 🙏 Love to you, too! 🤗 ❤️

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    • Thank you 😊 and yeah I agree with you as well, it can be hard sometimes because I think everyone just wants to maybe get along so they put up what they think others want to hear. Coffee it is! 😊 ☕️

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  8. Why are we alive what is our purpose? God? Why would god then ever create life we are purely societys dogs no matter what we spend money on we are solely assisting the governmentd blue pill scheme. No matter how we try to escape it doesnt matter since we always will pay tax no matter what we do and if we do not we end up in jail. We need to take responsibility for our lives. Not to blame others or make excuses. We just need to go out and pursue our dreams and do what we truly believe in — refusing to let the rules of society cage us in.

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    • Thank you for your thoughtful comment 🙏 always appreciated, and I agree with you. I think we do need to do what we believe in and we all serve a purpose, sometimes unknown. With all those looming societal norms and pressures it’s very important to keep in perspective what really drives it home for us to keep on keepin on. 😊

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      • Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don’t need. We’re the middle children of history, man: No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War’s a spiritual war; our Great Depression is our lives. We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won’t. And we’re slowly learning that fact. And we’re very, very pissed off

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  10. Dark humor is always appreciated, perhaps with a splash of cream. 😄 Can I borrow that “Life Rules” book when you are done? 🤔 With your highlights and notes, course! 😌 Hope your Sunday is going well, after that annoying wakeup. 😒 Is your neck of the woods ok, weatherwise?

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    • Hahaha 😂 nice Michele thank you 🙏 lol, I wish I had a life book with all the rules mapped out but alas, then I suppose learning wouldn’t be any fun 😆 thank you, it was a good Sunday but definitely not looking forward to back to work tomorrow ugh 😫 🙄 all is well here, luckily wasn’t in the direct path of the storm, thank you for asking 😊 💗

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      • Oh good – glad to learn you’re safe. 😌 Yes, you’re right, the learning keeps life interesting. I suppose there are things to help guide our path, like our intuition and spiritual beliefs. ✨ Monday is an ugh. Hope it’s a pleasant one for you. ☕🌺💕

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      • Thank you Michele 🙏 I hope it is for you too 💕 ☺️ and yes, guidance from our higher self is something that’s honed with time, as you know I’m sure ✨ ohhhh!! I meant to say (the coffee emoji reminded me) is there a mushroom 🍄 coffee you recommend? I was thinking of trying it soon. There was one I got that I wasn’t huge into but open to suggestions…need it for my brain 🧠 haha 😆

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      • You’re welcome and thank you! I gladly receive that. 😊 I currently have one by a brand called Four Sigmatic with a few types of mushrooms. 🍄🧠💡 Brain juice with strong roots. haha

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  11. 😂🤣😂 OMG! I busted up at the title… AND IT ONLY GOT BETTER! Dude, I had the hardest time answering this blog… I’m sure I have principles, but they aren’t at the forefront of my mind. Just do the stuff and don’t be an ass 🤷‍♀️… unless necessary, of course! 😂🤣 Oh man… love it! ☕✨☕💕☕

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    • Haha!! 😆 so glad you found the humor in it. 🙏 🤣 I had a hard time with it too, because you’re absolutely right. You just live life, don’t be a jerk, keep it moving. I always find when others are “I’m so honest, you can trust me” and “I’m so kind” it’s not always the total truth so I guess, that played into it a bit lolol. Thanks for laughing with me 😂 ☕️ 💕 ✨ 🌙

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    • You’ve been of service your whole life, for real. It’s exhausting I’m sure 🙏 I’m sorry you had to go through being sick even yourself 😢 you deserve that time and that rest ❤️

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    • Thank you so much Frances 😊 that’s very kind of you to say and I’m glad it was relatable to you 🙏 I think a lot of people can say the same sometimes

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  19. Great post, Laura! Agree with you and Kevin that I’d rather have someone be “testy” (nice word for it) and real than like Splenda… sweet and fake. And yes, coffee… that miracle elixir of the am… can never get too much 😎 ☕️

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    • Hahaha “testy” is indeed the decent word 😆 I’m glad that you agree though, I think it’s better overall to know than to be dealing with someone who you always have to watch out for. Coffee is one thing I can’t live without! ☕️ 😊

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