What's your best quality?

[gratitude28]

Hi all,
I was thinking about this yesterday... wanted to start a good thread...

One of my new qualities, and the one I like best in myself is that I have learned to "Live and Let Live." I used to be so awfully superior and judgmental. I had a negative tape that ran through my head constantly. I am so happy to be able to meet a new person... or see someone AI knew before, and accept them wholly for whatever they are and however they are. Their decisions are theirs to make!!! I don't control anyone's life but my own!
This to me is my best quality. I have worked hard to create it and live it.

Your turn!!! What's your best????
Love, Beth

[pennyplant]

I think my best quality is that I am understanding.  People can tell me all kinds of things and I'm not going to get all shocked and judgmental on them.  They don't have to feel embarrassed with me if they have shared something personal.

PP

[gratitude28]

Is that a challenge, pp?

[pennyplant]

It's an offer! 

PP

[mum]

I think I am generous. With my time, energy, money, love. It comes from my prosperity mentality, I think, that there is always enough.....so share!!  No surprise to me that the more I give of all of those things....the more those things come back to me.
It's that flow thing....

[lightofheart]

to you, Beth; imho, you started a great thread.

I see much evidence of your best qualities, Beth, Pennyplant, Mum, here on VESMB, which is a kinder place for it and your words. 

I think my best quality is empathy. My H. has said that he loves to watch me across the room while someone's telling me a story or something eye-opening because I wear my heart on my sleeve, expression-wise. Thought he was just being sweet, love goggles and all, but Wed. a deaf woman in my swim class said the same thing, that she likes to stand near me to watch the empathy run on my face.

The realtor who helped us buy our house correctly guessed I'm the world's worst poker player...   

[reallyME]

I am devoted to people I love, even though sometimes they might not deserve it while they are getting themselves together.  Unconditional Love is pretty much what I practice in my life.

[Portia]

Great thought-provoking thread Beth and everyone’s answers are so interesting!

Me: Curiosity

It’s what keeps me going. At the end of my life I shall still be curious about what happens!

Edit

I just thought, is your answer based on how others might relate to you, or how you relate to yourself? (yes, internal focus v. external again). Mine’s internal, pretty obviously. It’s what I value in me, not what might be valuable to others. Interesting?

[gratitude28]

Portia,
I definitely meant internal focus... what we each like in ourselves. But I was also thinking about external input this weekend. I am worried I will leave someone out here... if I do... I will go back and add you later

Anansi: Willing to recognize a weakness in himself and strive towards changing it. Able to reach out to others, even when it might be frightening.

pbean: Displaying so much strength in dealing directly with her boss. Able to calmly judge herself and decide if something needs to be changed.

Portia: Helps others in order to grow herself. Takes an interest in people that is insightful, caring and helpful.

Mud: Calls things as he sees them. Is fun and sweet and caring and offsets these sensitive characteristics with great humor.

Laura: Caring mom to 4 daughters. Has steadfast beiliefs, yet tries to learn more about others and the world around her.

Hops: Caring, gentle and sweet. I feel like you are motherly.

Moon: Poetic and charming. Maybe a bit like Emily Dickinson. Kind and caring. Has a sweet family.

LoH: Let's play poker Kind and insightful. Interested in other people. Able to find kind words to soothe another person's anguish.

Mum: A wonderful mom!!!! (American word ) Calm in the middle of a storm.

Penny: Sees the world artistically. Finds beauty everywhere.

ANS: Strong and kind. Also motherly and nurturing. I miss you!

write: Creative. Insightful. Likes to thoroughly work through problems. Analytical.

Let me go back and see if I missed anyone.
This is how I see you all. Thought it might be fun to get an outside perspective.
Love, Beth

[reallyME]

you pegged me, Beth!  So nice to see that someone notices who I am  

~Laura

[gratitude28]

Here are some more thoughts...

Stormy: Willing to go an extra mile to help someone. Ananlytical, yet thoughtful when helping others.

adrift: A bit cautious? Fitting together pieces of the puzzle and helping others by sharing.

tt: Dreamy and optimistic. Shows tons of compassion and love.

mountainspring: Loving, grounded in nature. Sees herself and others are part of a larger picture.

Certain Hope: Positive outlook. Firm in belief. Caring and helpful, but a bit reserved???

daylily: Sharp and quick. Able to stand firm if necessary, yet also loving and gentle.

Sela: Artisitc and sweet. Likes people around her to be happy.

jac: Strong. Confrontational at times, but where she feels necessary. Protective parent.

What do you think? Did I overstep my boundaries in writing about you all? I hope you know it's because I care about you all tons. I will be away starting this weekend and will have spotty contact at best until late summer. I will miss you all lots.
Love, Beth

[mountainspring]

You pegged me too!     I love sitting by the streams in the middle of a mountain.  So much peace there.  I hope you have a great summer and will post when you're able. 

[Hopalong]

Beth,
What a generous thing to do.

I am very touched by your thoughtfulness in giving us all this parting gift of your attention and affection before you go away. Thank you.

Have an incredible summer.
It will be great to hear from you when you can.

love,
Hops

[Hopalong]

Hi Beth,
I guess I can say mine:

Attitude of gratitude

Hops

[moonlight52]

Hi Beth    What a kind heart warming Thread just the sort of gift  we should give ourselves .How sweet of you Beth to think of it.Blessings to you .Hope to hear from you soon.
Love and Light
Moon