Mankind has certainly come a long way since our club weilding, furr hugging, cave guarding and lets not forget "come on baby HELP light my fire days".
Or have we?
Maybe if there was a little more "club weilding" life would run somewhat smoother. I ask you, what is wrong with showing your emotions. Or simply stating your feelings.
Restraint, Demeanor, Socially Acceptable, Propriety, Discretion need I continue.
What ever happened to self respect in our society?
True self respect!
I am important.
I am visible.
My opinion does count.
I have feelings.
I understand.
I care.
I belong.
My life's moto will always be "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"!
Think about this for just a moment please.
It grieves me to see the meaning behind these words slowly disintegrate within our society.
How would you feel if you discovered a good friend had been talking badly behind your back,
to no less than another good friend. Not nice hey, so take care not to do the same yourself.
Stay true to yourself and your friends. If a person wether they be known or a complete stranger, shows little regard for your feelings, what should you do.
You can walk away but how will you feel later. Will the hurt be gone if you just leave that person behind.Chances are you will kick yourself over what you could have said or done.
Is this being true to yourself and what of justice. Perhaps self preservation is your number one priority and this is only natural for most of us. So, your in one piece but do you feel respectful of yourself now? What of the person who was rude to you. What did they just learn. Bullying feels good, maybe.
Ask yourself these questions;
Who am I ?
Do I feel valuable to myself ?
What is my place in this world ?
Where am I going ?
What are my aspirations ?
Many years ago I recall seeing a can of Tuna with the words "Dolphin Safe"written upon it.
The plight of these magnificent mammals was all over the media and I remember feeling shocked and horrified at those atrosities. As I stared at that tin I recall thinking "will this work, will people refuse to buy Tuna unless it is thus branded or will they be influenced by price, convenience or availability. I felt heavy hearted as I really wasn't convinced that my fellow travellers would respond ethically and help protect the Dolphins.
For one brief moment I actually asked myself is there any point in the minority trying to maintain important ethical standards. I was a young mum and full of such thoughts.
Well, now I know there is most definately a point, even if it is my point and only mine. If I must stand alone then so be it. I am, I care, I will be and I want others to see that someone else thinks it matters.
I do believe that people are capable of positive thoughts, helpful suggestions and constructive criticism. Now there's a couple of words that so many people have problems coming to terms with. CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. Why is this so ? If it wasn't for constructive criticism how could we progress. If something is obviously flawed, faulty or non functional then to not say so would be ridiculous.
If someone tells you that they don't agree with your ideas and then starts to ramble on about their own thoughts. Stop and think for a moment, why would this person who is being so verbally opposing to your creativity bother to take the time to express their idea to you.
Isn't it obvious, they are going to great lengths to keep your attention and excite your interest because your opinion of them really counts. if they are trying to out do you it's because somehow you have set the standards.
Conversation means you exist. You belong. When the conversation awaits your response take the time to think for a moment. What are you feeling ? What is your gut telling you ?
Do you believe in yourself enough that you can calmly yet boldly speak from your heart ?
Who are you if you cannot remain true to yourself. You are less than nothing if your words or actions are not for the greater good of your fellow inhabitants of this beautiful planet and the entire universe and beyond.
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