General Discussion Thread 07.28.2025

James Matthew Najera · 2025-07-28T07:00:00-0400

General Discussion Thread 07.28.2025

Hey GrayViners!

Let’s kick off the week with a little wisdom!

Today’s question is a heart-warmer, and I can’t wait to read your answers:

What’s a value or principle you try to live by every day?

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Mine? “Leave things better than you found them.”

Whether it’s a kitchen counter, a conversation, or even a stranger’s day—I figure if I can leave it just a little better than it was, I’m doing alright.

How about you?

Do you try to stay kind no matter what? Always tell the truth? Never go to bed angry?

Drop your answer below—we could all use a little inspiration to start the week.

And if you see someone else’s answer that makes you smile, give ’em a thumbs-up or say hi!

Cheers!
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Capaten1 · 2025-07-28T09:35:20-0400

I get up every morning and say “Thank You”, that I am still here and very grateful for what I have!

grandma 65 · 2025-07-28T09:59:12-0400

Too be ass friendly to everybody and let God do the rest.

dkleslie52 · 2025-07-28T10:04:07-0400

To have a friend, you have to be a friend.

lindadominguez · 2025-07-28T12:04:01-0400

Let people be who they are, without judgment.

ghandi44 · 2025-07-28T12:38:20-0400

I try to make at least one person a day smile. It really helps because someone I see every day starts to smile when they see me

Arkie98 · 2025-07-28T13:07:27-0400

I like to get up with a positive attitude and a smile regardless of how i may feel. Smiles are free.

Kitkin · 2025-07-28T13:10:13-0400

Even in challenging times, I like to seek out those things for which I feel gratitude. True, nothing much is perfect, but there is always something worth gratitude!

Ilovepainting · 2025-07-28T14:32:25-0400

If it's not kind or not true, don't say it.

CR1KingsRd · 2025-07-28T18:00:04-0400

I make absolutely certain that my bed is fully made every day. Just feels great to get into a made bed after a good or a bad day.

Hazeleyes · 2025-07-29T05:00:51-0400

Positive attitude and staying focused throughout the day. Focus and accomplish tasks on my never ending to do list.

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:28:54-0400

Capaten1 said:
I get up every morning and say “Thank You”, that I am still here and very grateful for what I have!

Thanks for sharing that @Capaten1 — what a beautiful way to start each day!

Practicing gratitude can really shift your whole outlook, can’t it? Do you have any particular routines or moments during the day where you pause and reflect on what you're thankful for?

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:30:20-0400

grandma 65 said:
Too be ass friendly to everybody and let God do the rest.

Thank you for joining the conversation @grandma 65 — what a great, down-to-earth approach to life!

Being kind to others really does have a ripple effect. Has there been a moment recently where being friendly to someone led to a surprising or heartwarming outcome?

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:31:26-0400

dkleslie52 said:
To have a friend, you have to be a friend.

That’s such a timeless truth — and a great reminder about the give-and-take of real friendship.

Really appreciate you sharing that @dkleslie52 ! Have you found it easy to make and keep friendships over the years, or has that changed as life’s moved along?

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:32:45-0400

lindadominguez said:
Let people be who they are, without judgment.

Such a powerful principle — the world could certainly use more of that kind of acceptance.

Thanks for contributing this @lindadominguez ! Has this always come naturally to you, or was it something you had to learn through experience?

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:33:39-0400

ghandi44 said:
I try to make at least one person a day smile. It really helps because someone I see every day starts to smile when they see me

That’s such a heartwarming habit @ghandi44 — what a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day, and your own too!

Love that you’ve built that kind of connection with someone. Do you find certain little things work best — like a compliment, a joke, or just a warm “hello”?

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:54:59-0400

Arkie98 said:
I like to get up with a positive attitude and a smile regardless of how i may feel. Smiles are free.

A great attitude to live by — and you're so right, smiles are free, but they can be priceless to someone else!

Thank you for sharing @Arkie98 ! Do you find that starting the day with a smile helps shift your mood even when it’s a tough morning?

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:55:43-0400

Kitkin said:
Even in challenging times, I like to seek out those things for which I feel gratitude. True, nothing much is perfect, but there is always something worth gratitude!

That’s such a grounded and wise perspective — thank you for putting it into words so beautifully @Kitkin .

Do you keep a gratitude journal or have any other ways you regularly reflect on the good things, especially during tougher moments?

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:56:41-0400

Ilovepainting said:
If it's not kind or not true, don't say it.

That’s a golden rule to live by @Ilovepainting — simple, but incredibly powerful.

Have you found this principle easy to stick to over the years, or are there times when it’s been especially challenging to hold your tongue?

TriciaR · 2025-07-29T05:57:22-0400

CR1KingsRd said:
I make absolutely certain that my bed is fully made every day. Just feels great to get into a made bed after a good or a bad day.

Love this @CR1KingsRd ! There’s something so underrated about the simple satisfaction of a made bed — it really can set the tone for the whole day.

Has that always been part of your routine, or was it a habit you picked up later in life?

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