Oi.
Let's just say it's one of those days. I guess the good news is, it seems to be that way for mostly everyone.
Or maybe that's a little selfish.
Either way, I'm okay with it.
So my question for the day (out of many) is this: Why do people care about somebody else's business?
Actually, that's not worded exactly the way I want. It's not so much about being down with OPP (yeah you know me!) but rather how people react.
Here's the most recent reaction that's got me struggling tough.
I know I have people in my life that care about me and I am VERY thankful for them. Very. I value their opinions and respect them. Well, try to.
But the thing I struggle the most with is when they feel I'm doing something wrong, or even something they don't agree with, they express concern with anger. Downright hatefulness sometimes. I've experienced this most recently as today. And let me ask you, lonely reader: "What the frack?"
Do you think it's really going to help me re-evaluate my choice/decision/opinion? Really?
Chances are, not a chance.
I'm much more open to looking more deeply at myself if someone approaches me with actual concern. Making me feel stupid or completely wrong is hurtful and if anything makes me want nothing to do with you.
Apparently, other people feel the same way I do. I see it in my friendships. I see it at work. I see it on stupid reality tv shows. It baffles me.
So let's stop the anger. Deal? Sure, go ahead and get mad that gas prices are going up along with insurances. Get frustrated that every major arterial is under construction. But getting angry with someone for their belief is counter-productive.
So there's my rant.
Let love win.
And bring me some chocolate milk. Please.
Cheers.
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