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Well, I am already out of the running for NaBloPoMo as I forgot to post yesterday. Still, I am enjoying the challenge to write more and I will continue.

The other goal I set for myself in November is to adopt the old If you can't say something nice, say nothing at all rule. Now, I am not what one would consider an unkind person. But I find its too easy at times to vent about a quirky annoying habit of my in-laws. And admitting, at times I am quick to obsess about the way a girlfriend raises her children or a loved one spends their money.

I am not perfect. And I have never claimed to be. So for the month of November, I am challenging myself to remember that no one else is perfect either.

So what does this mean? It means, when the behavior I disagree with in others surfaces, I will not discuss it negatively. I will not call my sister to rant about so and so or pour over the torrid details of my annoyances with my husband. If you know me in real life, feel free to hold me to this. And if you call wanting to vent about your own in-laws or husbands or girlfriends don't be surprised when you receive the generic and at times un-colorful "I hear how you are feeling..."

Its been three days. There is a peace that has come over me. And I feel more in love, with my family, friends and myself.

Try it.