Sunday, July 14, 2024

Are You My Dream Girl?

Are you kind, loving and affectionate: the great manifestations and expressions of femininity? Do you never instigate conflict nor intentionally stir up strife amongst others, and when people bring you such drama, you know how to diffuse it, seeking a resolution to restore the goodwill? Do you love and respect all people and are open and accepting of all you encounter, regardless of external appearances, contrary views or any shortcomings? Do people feel welcomed and accepted around you, and encouraged and supported and nurtured after having left your presence? Do you know how to connect and bond with people? Do you believe in virtue and being upright before God, and you act on that belief, with lies and deceits never leaving your lips but rejoicing always in the truth? Are you a moral woman who has strength and fortitude of character, practicing chastity until her wedding night and then committing for life? Are you calm and poised and you control your emotions when people try to get under your skin and trigger you? Are you slow to anger, and quick to forgive, knowing we all make mistakes and nursing grudges sours the mind and dampens our every relationship? Are you free of bitterness and resentment for people who have wronged you in the past and peace has been made, regardless of their participation? Do you keep no record of wrongs, and never seek to retaliate and strike back at those who try to injure you to even the score or punish them for hurting you? Do you show the men in your life the respect they deserve and honor them for their contributions? Do you have a deep fondness and love for children and the elderly, and do they gravitate to you? Do you care about people realizing their dreams and you want to root for them and be their champion? Do you sympathize with people who are undergoing dark moments of the soul, and just be their friend and listen to them to understand their pain and suffering, feeling no urge to advise and counsel them on how to fix the situation, unless asked? Are you exceedingly loyal, faithful and devoted to your loved ones, and any thought of betraying their trust in you would never, ever cross your mind, no matter what? Do you have an unstoppable positive mental attitude, and see no point in griping and complaining and worrying over trivialities when remedial action may be taken to solve the problems, or resolve to accept situations you have no control over with a tranquil heart? Do you take the initiative to be of service to others in hopes of being sincerely helpful, especially those who aren't currently in positions to help themselves, going the extra mile, and maybe more? Do you have a joyous sense of humor, find the comedy in everyday life, make mundane moments fun, and don't take yourself too damn seriously? Is your laugh sweet and infectious? Are you patient and suffer well in times of adversity and trial, trusting that all things work together for good to those who love righteousness and believe justice always prevails in the end? Can you graciously accept criticism without feeling resentment, but instead investigate to see if the critic speaks the truth, without denying, excusing, justifying, or blaming, such that you may increase in self-awareness to perhaps see and overcome any faults you didn't recognize and further evolve as a person, or else conclude the critic is ignorant in accurately judging your character or work? Do you listen more than you speak, yet speak with conviction that commands attention when warranted? When you recognize you've done wrong, do you feel remorse and are you humble enough to admit your errors and courageous enough to seek to put it right with the transgressed party? And do you have full faith in the Christ, that his kingdom of peace and prosperity for all will be established on earth, to the bliss of all worthy subjects, and you recognize him as your true eternal king you will always love and serve forevermore?

These are the big traits of my dream girl. Do you have every last one of them??? Are you my dream girl?? Or am I just projecting my ideals onto you, and they don’t match up?

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