Leave a gate behind you the way you first found it. – from Excellent Advice for Living
This is a ranch rule. Leave something as you found it. If it’s wrong, then the person who left it that way is responsible.
We’ve had people try to help by moving something or changing something. I’ve done it as well, and had it done to me. Most of us know gates are supposed to be closed (or left open) most of the time, but we sometimes change something for a reason. Out front gate is usually open, but if it’s closed, I know it’s likely because a horse is out. No one should go through and leave it open with the thought someone forgot.
There are plenty of times when we might forget something, but our first instinct should be to put something back as we found it. Assume the last person had a reason for leaving it like that. If you have any doubts, go ask someone.
A good rule at the ranch,and a good one at work.
I’ve been posting New Words on Fridays from a book I was reading, however, a friend thought they were a little depressing. They should be as they are obscure sorrows. I like them because they make me think.
To counter-balance those, I’m adding in thoughts on advice, mostly from Kevin Kelley’s book. You can read all these posts under the advice tag.