The word from my heart pocket is Appropriate.
This doesn't seem to be a word whose meaning is often considered, except by some parents and grandparents and teachers and mentors and bosses and corporations and religions and politicians and ... oh. I guess it is.
But what, exactly, is appropriate?
The word suitable comes to mind. And applicable. And pertinent and relevant. Germane, fitting, useful. I also like the synonyms 'belonging' and 'just'.
And who decides what is appropriate? How does that someone make the choice?
The someone does the best he can. The someone might take every fact and figure into consideration before pronouncing "Appropriate!" The someone may have a personal reason for his choice, or might want to impress or win favor or may think he is right. It's possible the someone doesn't think for himself and deems a thing/an idea appropriate because that is what is most popular. What if the someone doesn't have all the information? What if what has always and forever been thought of as appropriate is no longer useful or applicable?
How do we know what is appropriate?
The answer is thinking and feeling. We tell our children this when we are instructing them about strangers. It is a fine way to approach all behavior and choices. It works with business decisions because it makes it about more than money and more often than not, when applied, it deepens the strength of our business choices - bringing wisdom and vision into the mix.
In every day, we have the opportunity to enjoy being appropriate. Appropriate doesn't censor, it discerns. Appropriate isn't fearful, it is courageous and speaks up when it is useful. Appropriate has no need to be right; it's driving force is compassion and goodness. Appropriate stands tall in his choices and is well-respected. He adapts to his surroundings and does not make decisions based on what the masses think and do.
What is appropriate? It is for you to decide. Appropriately, of course ...
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