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Tearing
down /Building up
Which do you think is easier? Most people -would say "tearing down." When it comes to people, why is it easier to "tear" someone down? Perhaps it's because it take less time and very little effort. How does tearing down a person happen? I think you -would agree it is mainly through word of mouth conversation people have with others. Some would call this GOSSIP / spreading RUMORS. Some people thrive on such things, they can't wait to find out the latest news about someone or something and talk about it, in a non-constructive way. Some, just don't know when or how to keep some things about other people or situations, to themselves. This is especially true when some information is confidential or there is absolutely no truth to the subject. Unfortunately, such conversations are damming to ones reputation. It takes a "lifetime to build one's reputation, but only a second to ruin it. " Today's terminology for this could be classified as "throwing the person under the bus. " Do we do this at STL? Are some people of STL tearing down more than they are building up? You have to answer that for yourself. You have to decide what you want STL to be. You have to decide what role you want to play in " tearing down " or" building up. " You have to decide what is the Christian thing to do? You have to decide and then DO IT. Is "building up" harder to do? Some would say, yes. It takes a lot of effort. It's not as much fun. ACTION: It is my prayer no one is offended by the above. It is not my intent. My intent is only to "vent" some of my frustrations as being the Principal of St. Thomas Lutheran School and to ensure a renewed effort is made to have a Christian atmosphere in our building. It is my prayer, the hallways, classrooms, sitting areas, meeting areas, are GOSSIP & RUMOR FREE! It is my prayer we make a renewed effort to "treat others as we would want others to treat us." Mr. R. Leidich - Principal "Never underestimate the impact that -words have. 'Words can sting or sootfhe, tear down or Buildup, confuse or communicate." Georgene Lockwood |