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Sincerely Yours

© Richard Kent Matthews

"Though I speak with the tongues of angels, and have not love, I am as tinkling brass or a sounding gong." St. Paul (He's speaking here of relationships, right? One does not have to be a psychology major to figure that out. Personal growth is fine and necessary but we're not in this world alone. All religions, whether Buddhism, Christianity, or Judaism, teach the release of anger and the adoption of love and sincerity.)

"Get out of my way; I'm in a hurry!" "Move it, now!" "I don't care; it's my time, my space, my life. You don't matter as much as me."

How often do you find yourself saying those things to others? Never, you say? Well, maybe not out loud. But most of us at one time or another will express some of those thoughts inwardly if not outwardly. And when we do, we bring that energy into our relationships, even if that relationship is with the corner butcher, or the guy in the car in front of us on the interstate.

Well, we don't like being treated that way. So, it's imperative that we take conscious control of our inner reactions. That way, we bring a much more pleasant energy to all our encounters. This article may help. . .

After being the guest speaker at a local New Thought church recently, a member approached me and said, in essence, "I want to thank you for your message this morning. It spoke directly to me. You come across as very sincere." I was flattered.

And his words have stayed with me. Sincerity. Just what is that? Like St. Paul's quote above suggests, we can talk a good talk but if we don't back it up with action, it means nothing. It's important for each of us who works with the public, be it in business, the professions, education, ministry, labor, government, or in any way, to be acutely aware of the human being we are dealing with. Even though it may seem that we are addressing a crowd, we are in fact connecting directly to individual persons. When we interact with family, friends, strangers, customers, clients or anyone, we can make the decision to be with that person and only that person in that moment. It's how we would wish to be treated, isn't it? This may smack of sentimentality. Keep in mind, however, that what we put out, we get back. I have found that little principle to be virtually unfailing. Interestingly enough, the more you work (and it can be work) at connecting personally with the people you meet each day, the greater sense of accomplishment you experience. Most people respond positively when we sincerely acknowledge their presence. They want to work with us, do business with us, share with us.