Comments on: Do You Assume the Best or the Worst? And a Barking Lady

By: Paula

Paula — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:02:09 +0000

Now that I think of it I don’t think I’m a naturally trusting person. I do try to give people the benefit of the doubt. I probably wouldn’t have said anything if someone barked at me either. I would probably been to taken aback and at a loss of words. But I see what you’re saying here.
Thanks so much for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:07:23 +0000

wow what wisdom! Your statement act like anchors or lights to guide you. One of my mantras is Forgive Often. Challenging but like yours often gives us the strength to chose the most loving way to handle whatever comes our way.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:25:32 +0000

Great post!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:52:03 +0000

In reply to Betty Draper. Thanks, Betty. Let me know what your Bible study ladies come up with. I love that you're challenging yourself with Create. Such a powerful word and your choice to pair it with gratefulness and wisdom is sure to make an impact! ❤️

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:50:43 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. This practice is one I want to be intentional with, but often I forget. I definitely like it when others give ME the benefit of the doubt. :) Thanks for the feature, Stephanie.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:48:11 +0000

In reply to Cat.

lol. I bet you’ve seen it all. Just as a library visitor I’ve seen quite a lot, so I can’t even imagine how much you saw working there for 40 years! And thank you for that – libraries are among my favorite places and they wouldn’t happen without librarians. 🙂

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:47:02 +0000

In reply to Mona McGinnis. I hadn't thought of Tourette syndrome, but that could definitely be a possibility. We just never know. I want to rest in the not knowing too. Thanks for sharing that nugget, Mona.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:45:17 +0000

In reply to Joanne. Yes, yes, yes. My ability to give the benefit of the doubt often depends on my own resilience in the moment. I had a night this week that all my self-discipline went out the window. I wasn't giving myself the benefit of the doubt that night either. ha. I don't know that it comes naturally to me, but I want to keep practicing it enough that it does.

By: Betty Draper

Betty Draper — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:35:03 +0000

Lisa, great post and idea. I am going to share this with my Bible study ladies and see what they come up with. Also, I am going to join your one word in March challenge with the word, Create. My heart wants to create a attitude of gratefulness and wisdom. Blessings

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:55:41 +0000

Lisa, your post is very thought-provoking and has prompted me to reflect on how I respond to different situations. I’ve realized the importance of giving others the benefit of the doubt. I’ll be featuring your post this Friday.