Sometimes all a person needs is a little Perspective!! When things don’t seem to be going your way, or life is looking kind of gloomy – Perspective is just what you may need. I just finished reading a book called THE NOTICER by Andy Andrews. It’s about a little ocean community in Alabama. The people are a lot like you & I – good things & bad things are going on in their lives. A drifter named Jones is helping the folk’s gain a bit of perspective. You see Jones calls himself a Noticier. He would help the people to take a step back from their situation & see things from a different light.
Our friend,old Jones has even taught me a few things. He talked about 4 different Love dialects:
- Communication – spoken words of approval – like a Puppy; just wants spoken words of praise
- Physical contact – you know the touchy-feely kind of people – like a Cat; they just want to rub & scratch
- Favor & deeds – do something for me, trim the trees - like a Goldfish; just feed me & keep my water clean – you can’t really touch them
- Quality Time – just be with me – like a Canary; they don’t notice or care who gives them food- just happy if you sit & listen to them sing
Jones had said when you get good at spotting these dialects of love it will help you to communicate with the people close to you, your friends & even your co-workers. Jones didn’t create this wisdom.. he said he just noticed this over the years…just a different perspective on how we relate to one another. Through-out this book our friend Jones helped the people have a different perspective on their lives. I have leaned that when things are not going my way to take a step back & try to see it from a different perspective. I encourage you all to read this book – GREAT Book!!!
Check out Andy's project called the Noticer Project - here is the link! Who are the 5 most influencial people in your life???
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