Imagine one official day when everybody must handle their own responsibilities—and leave everybody else’s business alone.
Some people would celebrate.
Others would have no idea what to do with themselves! LOL
Here is a great holiday we ought to put into action:
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY.
It could be observed professionally, personally and—depending upon your family—very carefully.
Imagine employers telling their employees to get to work and, because it is an official holiday, they actually have to do it.
What possibilities!
IT’S LEGAL NOW
What about the nosy bodies who keep going where they do not belong?
“Please mind your own business.”
They cannot become offended. They cannot take it personally. They simply have to smile, honor the holiday and get back to minding whatever business belongs to them.
Get to minding—now!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Employers could prepare weeks in advance.
Important assignments, marketing campaigns, office cleaning, remodeling projects and everything that has been waiting six months to get done could be scheduled for MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY.
It would become the official national “Get It Done” day.
At home, couples could enjoy a little breathing room. Each person could spend the day doing whatever they want, occasionally reminding the other:
“Please, mind your own business.”
Proceed cautiously with that one.
DID YOU MIND YOUR BUSINESS?
After the holiday, someone might ask:
“What did you do on MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY?”
“I attended to my business.”
That would be the standard answer for those who do not want to share.
Those who do want to share can explain what they accomplished. Either way, it would create conversation—and possibly prevent a few arguments.
HEY THERE—GUESS WHAT?
Do you have someone who needs to be told something, but you can never find the right moment?
Perhaps a nosy neighbor?
Wait for MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY. Then knock on the door—or wait until they come outside—and happily announce:
“MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!”
They have to accept it because it is a national holiday.
Of course, they may wish you the same.
Fair is fair.
THE KIDS FINALLY GET A TURN
Children and teenagers hear instructions all year from parents, teachers and every other authority figure within speaking distance.
Then comes this glorious day when they are allowed to say:
“MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!”
They might even add a long, drawn-out “WHATEVVVERRR.”
Parents, before approving this holiday, you may want to read the fine print.
THE HONEY-DO AMENDMENT
Wives could prepare or revise their famous HONEY-DO lists and have them waiting when the rooster crows and the sun comes up.
“Good morning, dear. Here is a list of business for you to mind.”
A slow-thinking husband might attempt to object:
“But this is MIND YOUR business day.”
Gentlemen, a word to the wise:
Your wife may calmly explain, “I am your business.”
At this point, you can debate the technical and legal interpretation—or you can complete the list and avoid couch time, flowers, candy, an expensive dinner for two and unnecessary stress.
Count the costs here.
WHERE’S YOUR MOTHER?
Some mothers-in-law may choose to hide or leave town for the day.
They will plan well in advance because they do not want to be confronted by family members whose business they have been visiting all year.
This could become their day of reckoning.
Or comeuppance.
Who knows?
ATTEND TO YOUR BUSINESS
On this special day, lawns would be cut. Cars would be washed. Haircuts would be scheduled. Teenagers would clean their rooms. Men would shave, bathe and finally repair that thing they promised to fix three months ago.
All the little responsibilities we claim we never have time to address would finally receive attention.
Forget the bucket list for one day.
Create your MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY list.
Then mind it!
PAUSE FOR CAUSE.
There is another side to this holiday.
Minding your own business does not mean becoming uncaring, selfish or indifferent to someone who genuinely needs help.
It means learning the difference between offering assistance and inserting yourself where you were never invited.
One is caring.
The other is trespassing with an opinion.
HEY YOU—YES, YOU!
Imagine being able to tell pushy salespeople, persistent strangers and anyone asking questions that are none of their concern:
“Please mind your own business.”
Because it is a legal holiday, they would have to accept it.
Doctors, however, may still be allowed to ask questions during an examination.
We should probably leave that exception in the law.
THE OFFICIAL GREETING
Instead of saying “Good morning,” “Hello,” or “How are you?” everyone would greet one another with:
“MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!”
The other person would answer with equal enthusiasm:
“AND YOU MIND YOUR BUSINESS TOO!”
Everyone would smile and continue on their way.
What a peaceful day that could be.
PEARLS INSIGHT
There are really two lessons hiding inside this imaginary holiday.
First, handle the responsibilities that belong to you.
Second, stop trying to manage everything that belongs to somebody else.
Many people avoid their own unfinished business by becoming experts in everyone else’s.
It is easier to inspect your neighbor’s yard than pull the weeds growing in your own.
RICHIE SPEAKS
Knowing when to help is wisdom.
Knowing when to step back is also wisdom.
Before entering another person’s situation, ask yourself:
Was I invited?
Is help truly needed?
Am I offering something useful—or am I merely being nosy?
That little examination may save relationships, arguments and a whole lot of unnecessary commotion.
FINAL SAY
MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY could live in fame—or infamy.
It might clear the air, encourage people to get things done and remind all of us to respect a few healthy boundaries.
I will end with both a warning and a holiday greeting:
If you do not mind your business—who will?
HAPPY MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS DAY!
Now, please mind your business.
And I will mind mine.
— Richie
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