R egardless of the cut of one's sports jacket, odd pants, suit, or shirt collar, four key words spring to mind when it comes to being intentional about our attire, personal habits, daily interactions and so much else. Here they are: Polish -- Good manners and ease with people. Sophistication -- Refinement, good taste, and subtlety in not only a social context but also the cultural and intellectual senses . Finesse -- Sensibility, grace, and social competence. Awareness -- Perspective, empathy, and emotional intelligence And my point? We should strive to cultivate these qualities in ourselves with (more) conscious intent. More of the four within and from everyone would make the world in 2024 a far more pleasant place in which to live and operate. Best of all, these four things cost nothing, making them accessible to everyone regardless of education level or income bracket. -- Heinz-Ulrich
I'm jealous of your weight loss, and you look fantastic. But it's time to stop; the line between healthy-thin and AIDS-thin is sometimes a bit blurred, no?
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Heinz-Ulrich. I love your dinner jacket in the tan shade that is called "Burma" according to the captions in 1930s Esquire magazines. My wife and I also go with a black-tie dinner for two at home on New Year's Eve; Black Watch plaid dinner jacket for me this year, and black dress with rhinestone trim for her. Much nicer than the forced frivolity of going out, and no drunk drivers to contend with on the ride home.
ReplyDeleteThank you men! Duly noted, and just working to maintain the weight after too much Christmas indulgence.
ReplyDeleteKind Regards,
H-U