If you knew my Dad, you knew Politically Correct was NOT something he was often accused of being.But one thing for sure, he DID know how to love people! Based not on, as Dr Martin Luther King Jr sad so eloquently, "...the color of their skin but by the content of their character".
Many times I had the definition of character tossed my way by Dad... Who I am when nobody is watching. Yes, Dad definitely knew good character! How's your character... Who are you when nobody's watching?
Dad loved the book Character Counts: Who's Counting Yours? The author, Rod Handley and his family, have been friends of the family since I was young.
I read something that described the book as a practical tool for helping people who desire to be people of character and integrity.
In this crazy world we live in - whether at home or away; at work or at school; at the grocery store or the voting booth - anywhere we go, we should strive to be people whose character is beyond reproach. And it takes accountability and support from those around you to succeed.
Character does count... who IS counting yours?
God Bless...
Johnny:)
ps: I started this post in late January (for MLK Day). Not very timely anymore, but at least I finally pressed the 'publish post' button.
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