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Featured, Lessons — By Rolando on January 7, 2009 8:39 am

This is the first in a series of life lessons from the Nispiros Portal.  In the future you can see all the lessons by filtering by the category ‘Lessons‘.  This first lesson comes from my dad.

Common Sense

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I remember growing up and hearing him say, ‘use your common sense’.  At 5 years old I wasn’t sure what that was, but I guess it was something important cause he kept on saying it.  He said it to me and he said it to my brother, but more to my brother lol.

Now that I’m older than 5, my dad’s advice echos in my everyday life.  I use it for everything.  Common sense leads my thoughts.  For example, at the grocery store common sense tells me I should let the person behind me with 2 items because I have 20 items and it will take longer for me to check out.

At home I should put things back where I got them so other people can find them later.  When I take the bus to work I should always give up my seat to older people, handicap, pregnant women, and anyone else who looked like they needed a seat.

It was common sense.  It was also an unselfish way to live my life.  Having common sense made me more sensitive to people’s intentions.  It’s a lesson I hope to pass on some day.  Thanks Dad!

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  1. Shehnaz says:
    January 7, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Your dad was wise and a very handsome man too! :) The most basic lessons in life are taught by our parents.

    Shehnaz’s last blog post..all smiles.

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  2. Maria says:
    January 7, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Aw love that picture of your Dad!

    Common sense. It’s like common sense to use common sense, but once I think about it a lot of people seem to forget it and need to reminded about it! Lol. Even me I suppose.

    Timeless advice, thanks for the reminder :)

    (Liking the new layout *again*.. but I’ll try not to get too attached to it lol :P )

    Maria’s last blog post..Latisse for Fuller, Thicker, Longer & Darker Eyelashes

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  3. Rolando says:
    January 7, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    Shehnaz wrote:

    Your dad was wise and a very handsome man too! The most basic lessons in life are taught by our parents.
    Shehnaz’s last blog post..all smiles.

    Thanks I hope that I carry some of traits and common sense with me. I’m fortunate enough to be able to call him and ask for more advice.

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  4. Rolando says:
    January 7, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Maria wrote:

    Aw love that picture of your Dad!
    Common sense. It’s like common sense to use common sense, but once I think about it a lot of people seem to forget it and need to reminded about it! Lol. Even me I suppose.
    Timeless advice, thanks for the reminder
    (Liking the new layout *again*.. but I’ll try not to get too attached to it lol :P )
    Maria’s last blog post..Latisse for Fuller, Thicker, Longer & Darker Eyelashes

    It’s one of my favorite picture of my dad too. He’s slightly older now, but just as wise. I admit I don’t always use my common sense, but I try lol.

    I’ll try to not change the theme this week lol. It takes too much energy.

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  5. Joy Smith says:
    January 20, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    Wow! I’m certainly impressed. Sometimes I need more common sense. I love the photos of your parents, btw. And you look just like your dad!!!

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  6. Rolando says:
    January 20, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    Joy Smith wrote:

    Wow! I’m certainly impressed. Sometimes I need more common sense. I love the photos of your parents, btw. And you look just like your dad!!!

    Having common sense seemed like an easy lesson to grasps. It wasn’t always easy, but my dad’s words surely echoed in my mind during those uncertain times.

    I guess I am starting to look my dad aren’t I lol. I didn’t think I did, but now that I’m older, then I can see the resemblance haha.

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  7. RoarinRow says:
    February 25, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Check out my new post – Think! – http://www.nispiros.com/archives/180

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