Tag: dailyprompt

What makes a good neighbor?

Being a good person, neighbour or other, might look different for each person. Some characteristics will include being kind and respectful to others and yourself; but I can’t help wonder about what it really means.

By a quick google search we see that the definition of being a good person is having and demonstrating positive traits like kindness, compassion, honesty, integrity, and empathy, while acting with consideration for others’ well-being and contributing positively to society.

However, for me to be a good person is a vague statement and all depends on the situation one finds itself and their reaction to that situation.

Only 10% of your life is what happens the other 90% is your reaction.

– unknown

A good neighbour is, again, different for different people.

For some people it’s not about being friends more just about being tolerant of each other and kind.

An example of this is with my friend (Jane) and her neighbour. They aren’t and don’t have to be best or even just friends but they were more acquaintances than anything else. One time, Jane had to borrow a ladder from her neighbour ,Mike. The only condition was she had to return the week after. However, they didn’t get the ladder back to Mike till half a dozen months later, when Jane did eventually give the ladder back, Mike was respectful and polite, only thanking them that he got it… eventually.

Moral of that story is just being kind to someone even if they make a mistake, one mistake won’t make the end of the world.

Stay kind, stay safe and have a good one xx.

Ranita

What could you try for the first time?

For me, I am all for new stuff. Now, stuff can mean anything ranging from hobbies, to vacations, to something as little as trying new food.

Trying something new and out of your comfort zone can be a really challenging experience. However it’s so important to do that as it helps us grow as people.

For instance, I would love to go bungee jumping in New Zealand ( definitely not purely because of the fact it was in the twisted series, twisted hate,).

From the day I was born I have always been an adrenaline junky. It does help that I have a barely functioning risk assessment and am incredibly brave because of it.

To sum everything up, I am always down to try something new and exiting. So get out of your comfort zone and try something new today even if it’s scary it’s always good to try.

Write you soon xx.

Ranita

What principles define how you live?

I swear I have been waiting for this question all my life.

I pride myself on being a person with boundaries and principles. Some may say its toxic others say I’m insecure but for me, having rules and boundaries is my way of protecting myself.

Now my rules are different for each relationship I have.

For example I dont text my friends after midnight but I will probs call my best/ close friends all through the night to catch up or for gossip.

These rules are the reason for me only having one situationship in my life, thank God.

If I’m in a relationship here are some of my principles :

• Be honest with me even if its bad.
• Never go to bed angry.
• No matter how long we are in the relationship, consent is sexy.
• Communication is a must.
• Ect…

The list isn’t long, super complicated or complex. Just some simple guidelines so that make sure we’re both comfortable and have a healthy relationship.

If theres ever a case in which some one crosses or ignores my boundaries, then there are always gonna be consequences.

For instance, if instead of communicating your feelings, you give me the silent treatment; thats you basically teaching me to live life without you.

I’m not saying that I’m gonna break up with you just because you didnt tell me why you feel frustrated or sad. In that case, I would give you space to sort your feelings and all, but I would rather you talk to me sooner rather than later.

An example of breaking boundaries with mates or friends, is if there pushing me to do something, and I have already said no. Aka peer pressure. I dislike peer pressure ,with a passion, and im sure many others agree. If I have already said no ,clearly, to you, then I’m obviously not going to be happy when your still insisting to do said thing or forcing me to do it.

Obviously, thats was a very extreme example of ignoring boundaries but the idea still stands.

You have human right’s for a reason and nobody has the right to be made uncomfortable or hurt because of someone else’s actions.

Stay safe darlings’. Ranita xx.