Some patterns of old may not be positive and there comes a time when some patterns have to change. Changing patterns is not always easy since it's much easier to fall back on old patterns as they say. I thought about this today as I continue to react to the many changes all around me, changes in family, community, government, and within myself.
What patterns do I want to change and how do I change those patterns?
Respect
Some patterns of old aren't as respectful as I hope to be and hope to engage with. I am a big fan of respect and want to be as respectful as I can be. Less respectful patterns, as I see it, are patterns that accept disrespectful behavior, harm, and hurt towards others. As much as possible, I want to be respectful in my language, actions, and perspectives.
Communication
I've grown to learn that people's tolerance of communication varies. There are those like me who enjoy talking and analyzing a lot, and there are those on the other side of the continuum that prefer a more quiet life with less talk and analysis. And, of course there's everyone in between. I want to be cognizant of people's varying attitudes, habits, and desires with respect to communication.
Healthy routines
As I get older, what constitutes a healthy routine has changed a bit, and I want to change in ways that create a most positive and healthy routine.
