Okay, you need to bear with me while I share a personal belief with you.
This is not intended to be a 'pass judgment on somebody else' blog post. My intention is to give you something to think about.
Most people believe that financial status dictates whether a person has class. I don't believe that. I suggest that we break out the CLASSOMETER.
What is a classometer, you are asking yourself? It is our personal measurement device that we can use to know how and who we really are.
For instance, will somebody please tell me how many people were taught that when one's mouth is full of food you should chew so that the mouth is closed and the rest of us don't have to enjoy the sight of that food? By observation, there are not a lot who remember.
Also, Becky has a hilarious saying that states that just because the clothing manufacturer makes it in your size, doesn't mean that it is right for a person to wear it.
How about just being soft-spoken, gentle, easy to get along with, calm, pleasant, teachable, slow to anger, a person that is okay with being second in line, open the door for your neighbor (either man or woman), accepting, tolerant of all people. You get the idea.
I'm talking about taking the lead by demonstrating that you have some class. Taking the time to look presentable, even if you're just going to the store. The pajamas and slippers can stay home. The small details show that you care about yourself.
My grandma has always stated and firmly believes that, "birds of a feather, flock together." Look at yourself and you'll see that this is true.
From today on, I will be a frequent classometer user. I am going to try to measure the way that I live--without being an overly critical nut job. I plan on taking a couple of small facets of my own life and measuring myself to make sure that I am being someone that people can look to and be positively lifted up.
It's up to each of us whether we want to be someone with class or if we're content with less than our potential dictates. If there is room for improvement then take this as a challenge. If you're satisfied with your efforts, then you are probably somebody who I already look up to.
I want to be somebody that possesses a little class.
