On Friday,  I was part of a discussion concerning the rules of an organization I belong to. The issue was whether a certain request  followed the rules. And, if not, could we bend the rules to allow the request? The discussion caused me to think about  adhering to rules.

I have always been a rules follower. Not because I lack imagination but I like the sense of order that following the rules brings me. I also, generally, like the confidence that knowing that I’m doing  the right thing, even if no one is watching.

As I get older, however, I am finding that I am less restricted by rules. I am often bending them to adhere to my needs or sense of what is right.

Do you consider yourself a rule follower, or are you more comfortable testing the limits?