Always!!! Really???

Hasn't it happened to all of us.  We find ourselves in a situation where we need to defend ourselves and we say "always".  I always say I love you, I always wear my seatbelt, I always this and that.  Makes us sound so perfect.

But I'm thinking that always shouldn't be in the dictionary.  And maybe even the word never.  I would never do that, I would never use that word, I would never judge. 

Here's another word: promise.  I promise I'll call you as soon as I get home, I'll get that to you, I promise and the most fatal (to a child)  I promise I'll do this or that.  hmmmmm

I had the promise word used on me so many times during my childhood from my father.  My oldest daughter had it used on her all the time by her father. 

Truth is:  you shouldn't pull out the promise word unless you absolutely 100% can fulfill it!!!  It disappoints, it hurts, it leaves a bad taste, and it changes what people (and children) think of you.

No matter how hard we try to always, never, and promise, we will always slip up.  And we are only as good as our word.  In the old days, our word was indicative of our character which was as good as gold.

So:  Say what you mean and mean what you say.  You need to be a good reflection because you never know what little eyes are watching, listening, absorbing, learning, and will subsequently try it out!!!  But also for people in general wondering what kind of person you are.

Good luck.