Reality Check by Carole Price

I wish all of you a Happy New Year with tons of book sales. I’m excited to be part of the LadyKillers team. This being my first blog as a member, I decided to be upfront and real about myself.

1) I’m shy

2) Borderline introvert/extrovert

3) Panic stricken about speaking

4) Honest

5) A good friend

6) Professional

 

I came across the term “realocity,” a word not recognized in the dictionary and a bit tricky to pronounce, but I like it. It means keeping things in perspective and maintaining a balance in your life, in other words, "keeping it real.” However, life itself can toss us hits and misses, keeping us off balance. I had to dig way down deep within myself (scary stuff) but came up with what “keeping it real” means to me. Here’s what I came up with:

1) Know what really matters.

2) Stay true to yourself.

3) Remember your roots. Be proud of where you came from.

4) Don’t lie or pretend. You’ll only dig yourself into a deeper hole.

5) Speak your mind. Ha. This is so not me. I think twice before saying something that might be hurtful. I’ve been on the receiving end and don’t like it.

What does keeping it real mean to you?

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Comments

[Staci]

Carole, this is a comprehensive and well-thought-out list. I really can't think of anything to add. Great post!

[Susan Shea]

Welcome, Carole!

[Ann]

I like your list, Carole! I guess in addition to all this, "keeping it real" (for me) means marching along, getting things done on my to-do list, without getting sidetracked by the "virtual world" and/or sideswiped by anxious woulda-coulda-shoulda thoughts (which are not real, only panic-inducing).
Welcome to the LadyKillers! :-D

[Erika Gardner]

Love it, Carole! A lot of wisdom in your post!

For me means reminding myself of everything I have to be grateful for and that happiness is a choice.

[Priscilla]

Welcome, Carole! Your thoughts here rang a bell with me and I really appreciated your posting. Years ago, I decided to stop flying because I was so terrified of it. The decision taught me that we often do things because we assume we must. Not always true... Look forward to more postings from you!

[Carole Price]

Thanks to everyone for your response to my first post. I admit it took a bit of nudging to get me to commit to joining this impressive group. Why? Because I didn't think I could come up with fun and interesting ideas for the themes. Whoa, admitting that should be added to my list of "keeping it real."

[Pat Morin]

Great post, Carole! I'm a newbee, too, with some of the first-post gitters. :)Reading your piece made me reflect immediately on myself; I clicked down your list in my mind and pondered how that trait or statement related to me. Your post helped me "keep it real". Thanks.

[Carole Price]

Thanks for your comment, Pat. Did I tell you how much I love "Cold Pizza, Warm Beer?" Your poem is why I bough Crime Montage. Go 49ers!

[Pat Morin]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the poem. Yes, go 49ers!