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Unlike past birthdays, I felt strongly about sharing my 50th with my 78 year old Mother. When her front door opened, she took a big breath and sang a full version of Happy Birthday. When finished, my mom, gasping, rapidly placed her oxygen tube back under her nose. While visiting, I asked my mother a question only she could answer. I asked, "Why did you and my Father get divorced?" I knew that my mother had walked out of her home with her two children and nothing else in 1963. At the time, I was two.
My Mother eased back in her chair and shared with me what had transpired all those years ago.
There are many lessons here:
1. As one gets older priorities shift. Examine your priorities occasionally. (You will always know what is important to you based upon where you place your time and money).
2. Make everyone feel special. Even when you may not have the time or energy.
3. Live your Principles especially when everything is on the line. What principles derived from your values will you never violate? When everything is on the line, that is exactly the time to stand up.
4. Be Selfless - Don't share information that may damage relationships, effect morale or your bottom line. (Strategically Interact To Attain Maximum Results)
For the sake of all, my mother never said one bad word about my Father while he was alive. She kept her secret from her kids for 48 years.
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