Lion, Pittsburgh Zoo, October 2017
To Roar or Not to Roar.
Even if you have
the ability to ROAR,
It is important
to discern
when it is best
to remain silent.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
To Roar or Not to Roar
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Totally agree with this. Too often people speak up too fast before first thinking and making sure they have all the facts and can better understand the consequences for shouting out too quickly. Best advice is to roar quickly only when truly in danger or if you are a Lyon (and that’s what you do because you are the king of the jungle !) Luv Gary.
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I sure have done that many times!!
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Or, to roar, but softly…. ! 🙂
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aha! yes indeed!
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I can identify with that…the foot has been in the mouth way too many times..(K)
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ohhh meeee toooo!
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True words, Jodi. With so many “issues” readily at hand, one must choose battles wisely. Hugs.
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for sure! 🙂
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He is deeply contemplating the state of our affairs.
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indeed 🙂
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Stunning pic Jodi and such true words 🙂
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thanks Lynn!!
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Awesome photo!! It is a very good thing to know when to roar and when to remain silent!
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lol – right!?! 🙂
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Especially if you are a lion. LOL!
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You were right … I love it!
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🙂 Thanks! Funny thing was – after we walked away from him, about 2 minutes later, we heard him ROARing so loudly!!
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That made me smile!
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ha ha, great advice!
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Need to advise myself often!! 😉
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That’s great advice Jodi!
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👍😉
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This is a lesson I still need to learn. When I should stay quiet, sometimes I go on a verbal rampage. Thanks for the sweet reminder!
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Me too!😉
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What a majestic looking lion and he seems so at peace… yes, we can learn so much from animals! Thanks Jodi for your wise words today! ❤️
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He really is beautiful!
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Jodi, you always have just right combination of words for the day. And, what an amazing portrait of this Lion. I’m letting out a “Roar” for a good day!
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Roar! To your day Sharon!! 😉
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Wise words once again and great picture to go with it!
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Thanks C!
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Yes Jodi, the silence is always a good option when we aren’t sure what to say. Love the poem!
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👍🤐
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This reminds me of the quote: “It is better to be silent and be called a fool, than to speak and prove it!”
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Good quote!
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This is so true and it takes strength as well
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I completely agree! Knowing when to roar and when to remain silent is so important, but also so very hard to learn. Still, as long as we’re trying, we’ll get it right at least some of the time.
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often a challenge for me as well!!! 🙂
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Such wonderful words of wisdom, Jodi! ♡
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Thanks Dawn! I must constantly remind MYself!
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In this age of social media, many choose to ROAR behind the keyboard without stopping to first think. Nice share. 🙂
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So true!
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love it!
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