I wonder why people feel the need to put down others in order to make themselves feel better. I wonder why people who call themselves your friends feel like life is a competition and they must come out the winner. I'm not singling anyone out, and I'm not making a judgement I'm just asking questions.
It just seems to me lately that, more often than not, we can't be sure of who to trust and who to call a friend. I would like to think that I can count on any number of people around me for support and that they can do the same with me. I think though that as a person, I'm going to have to start being more selective, because ultimately, people want only themselves to succeed and don't mind stepping on others to do that.
My words of wisdom will only be heard by those that ask, and those that ask nicely. My brain will only be picked at by those that I trust and feel confident that they will contribute to my life just as much as I will contribute to them. My last words of wisdom to all: Life is not a competition.
To tell you the truth I'm a bit sadden by this. I though about it all the way home on the subway. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me?
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Sorry to hear that you are going through this. I truly understand how you are feeling though, one would think that the friendships developed would last forever instead things tend to get in the way of things. The hardest thing I can say is that person may come back one day and look to you for companionship or a friendship and may realize what could have been is longer available to them. Try not to get frustrated you know deep down who your friends are and those are the one's that dont deem your identity.
I don't have any words of wisdom, I only want to say that I have been going through the same thing lately...something happened to cause this feeling and instead of being angry, I was more hurt and sad because I didn't understand what motivated this person to act the way they did... I do have this great quote framed on my desk though, that I think is appropriate - whenever anyone wants to write or say something, maybe think of this quote as a general rule of thumb:
Before you speak, ask yourself:
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Is it true?
Does it improve upon the silence?
If everyone followed this to some extent, there would be less mean-spirited energy floating around.
Live long and prosper, grasshopper.
- Vox
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