I found a diamond ring in a restroom once, and didn't turn it in to security, thinking the security guard would just keep it anyway... some darling 80 year old grandmother is probably heart broken over losing it
I've been charged the wrong amount for things (in my favor) and made a joke of it, "It must be my birthday"
I have fudged on my business expenses on my taxes
I have lied to my mother in law on the phone when the truth is I just wasn't in the mood for her
I have called off work sick, when I was already dressed for the beach, the car packed and running , sunglasses in hand, ready for a "me" day
I have said unkind things about someone. One time my niece repeated something I said to the person. The lady is approaching us, and my little niece (3) says, "Here comes Miss______, the one that you said gives you such a headache!!" Thank goodness the lady just laughed with me, because I was cold busted.
Never during any of these incidents did it occur to me I am modeling lying, cheating, gossiping, committing federal tax fraud or stealing, in fact I fancy myself as one of the "good ones". That is what I mean about it is a cautionary tale about children learning what they live, maybe I was reminding myself to be mindful of what example I am setting. My children and nieces and nephews treat me like I pretty much hung the moon. I want to deserve their respect. Looking at my list, I better get busy changing my ways.