Opinions and principles should be connected. We can think of principles first, opinions second.
Principles are rule sets, guidelines and fundamentals truths. They include axioms (something worthy), morals, laws of nature, ideals, and human behavior. Another word for principle is: conviction.
Somewhere along the way, we have developed a principle or two!
When we think about having principles, they usually come in the form of opinions. Our principles would drive our thinking as to having an opinion.
Early on there were the 10 Commandments, and “The Golden Rule”…and, how about “self-honesty? (Acknowledging one’s own behavior.) Self-honesty becoming a “guilt buster!” Think about it!
Those wild horses keep showing up, tempting us! Having principles and opinions come in handy!
Always caring,
Grandma Louise
Here I am, living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming thinking, "What can I tell you about my life and my own experiences?" Having grown up in Houston, Texas, then moving to Dallas, where my children grew up. We were fortunate enough to have a second home in Jackson Hole. At 84 now, I am over-read on self-help information. Self-awareness and being, or becoming more aware of my own behavior, as it relates to myself and then to others, is where my thinking and doing takes me. I'm about moving forward, for acknowledging to addressing today's problems, and what we can do to make a difference. It's important! At this point, I am only the messenger, offering solutions to the current suicide and drug crisis among our young people, in today's world; with a pathway to follow. Check out my website: tamingthewildhorses.com Currently, I am working at The Historic Wort Hotel's gift shop. Also, volunteer at our Senior Center. I enjoy being at home, cooking, having a garden (a good thinking and writing place), being with friends exploring the landscape, (which is amazing in Jackson Hole) and checking out our thrift stores. In just a couple of weeks, I'll be driving to Denver to be grandma to my teenage granddaughters for a month. In October, I'll be in Houston for a book-signing event for, "Taming the Wild Horses. Then back to my regular routine here in Jackson Hole. "Happy Trails Everyone!" B. Louise Bayer/Martens