It’s my opinion that self-concept rules the world. You become what you see yourself as. That judge envisioned a different version of you- and made it serious- with the consequences. I think “discipline” means “to teach”? Maybe he taught you (helped you to remember) that a different version of you was possible. He SAW you as a person need…
It’s my opinion that self-concept rules the world. You become what you see yourself as. That judge envisioned a different version of you- and made it serious- with the consequences. I think “discipline” means “to teach”? Maybe he taught you (helped you to remember) that a different version of you was possible. He SAW you as a person needing re-routing to get to the real you. So what the hell does allowing this lower behavior tell young people? “Yeah, steal, etc… “ thats how I see you anyway.
I suppose you are right and there is a little more to the story.
The police and my lawyer were shocked by the sentence, they expected probation. The only person in the courtroom who wasn’t surprised was my Mother. I suspect she had something to do with it, probably told the DA or the judge that I wouldn’t live long on my present path. Thanks, Mom!
After getting out 3 years later, I stayed sober for a woman who I fell in love with. When that affair ended, I started back in again then, on and off, went to AA. During an off time, I assaulted someone then stopped drinking again. It was then that I met a second wise judge. I told him that I was going to AA and he kept postponing my case and would ask me each time if I was still going. He kept that up for a year then dismissed my charges. Fortunately, I learned that time and finally straightened out for good.
It’s my opinion that self-concept rules the world. You become what you see yourself as. That judge envisioned a different version of you- and made it serious- with the consequences. I think “discipline” means “to teach”? Maybe he taught you (helped you to remember) that a different version of you was possible. He SAW you as a person needing re-routing to get to the real you. So what the hell does allowing this lower behavior tell young people? “Yeah, steal, etc… “ thats how I see you anyway.
I suppose you are right and there is a little more to the story.
The police and my lawyer were shocked by the sentence, they expected probation. The only person in the courtroom who wasn’t surprised was my Mother. I suspect she had something to do with it, probably told the DA or the judge that I wouldn’t live long on my present path. Thanks, Mom!
After getting out 3 years later, I stayed sober for a woman who I fell in love with. When that affair ended, I started back in again then, on and off, went to AA. During an off time, I assaulted someone then stopped drinking again. It was then that I met a second wise judge. I told him that I was going to AA and he kept postponing my case and would ask me each time if I was still going. He kept that up for a year then dismissed my charges. Fortunately, I learned that time and finally straightened out for good.