Sometimes you have to remind yourself of the intent of the comma. A common SEPARATES to help CLARIFY so that you can ascertain the intended MEANING. A comma signifies a PAUSE.
If you prematurely jump to conclusions and deduct meaning before the comma, you can induce undo stress, tension, worry, frustration, anger, catastrophizing and act impulsively.
Example: Before the comma, it was said, ‘you meant evil against me.’.
Now I must admit if I stop there I could conjure up a host of emotions. Yet, if I remember the function of the comma, pause, exhale, and keep reading after the comma…
But
God
Meant
It
For
My
Good.
The comma lets me separate myself from ill response. The comma allows me to separate myself from my feelings. The comma helps me to remember that though the enemy and those who would be used by him and manipulated for his agenda meant it to harm; He, meant it for my good. The comma provides me perspective. The comma lets me know, no matter what, I WIN. ~MGc
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Thanks for sharing a great way to start the day! This is a great reminder to “choose” the portion of the story, journey and process that we focus on. I like focusing in the winning! YT
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Thanks so much for reading, reflecting, and commenting. Yes, every day we get to chose but gosh darn it, sometimes emotions are the dickens.
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Thanks for that inspired information. The Comma. I never thought of it in that perspective.
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You are most welcome. It’s amazing how new perspective is right under our nose at times. I appreciate you reading and commenting.
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Perfect reminder of the importance of the comma…pause and perspective! Sigh! Now let me integrate that into my days work! Most appreciated.
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Thanks for reading and reflecting. Absolutely, as sometimes the day will throw you a curve or fast ball and knock you off your game. But, that comma, keeps it all in perspective.
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This was GOOD!
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Thanks for checking it out.
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I find this post to be both motivating and deeply insightful Dr. Griffin! The comma is an opportunity and positive bridge from uncertainty to resolve. Very well said. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for reading and reflecting. A pause to reframe can change everything.
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It’s important for us all to “pause”. It’s in that pause that we can evaluate so many life altering decisions. The pause is also our reminder that there is a “however”. Regardless of the decision, the circumstance, the intentions and what WAS put in motion, the comma is proper and can signify the coexistence of two extremes. Whether it’s an “and”, “but”, “nor”…there is an alternative after the comma. There’s an alternative after the pause. Love it.
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Thanks for reading and sharing. Yes, there is an alternative.
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The comma!!! What an awesome perspective. Thank you!!!
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Thanks for checking it out. Maybe you can use it in school with the kids to tell them to pause.
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