Nothin’ But A Number
The older I get, the more I realize that age means jack shit about how mature someone is.
It’s disappointing sometimes.
Something isn’t right when I’m the one coaching someone on how to behave or holding my tongue because of something they said if they are years older than me.
Some talk way too much crap about people and situations they know little about. Others act like complete babies when everything doesn’t go their way. Some are more selfish and manipulative than I ever could have imagined. Where is that experience-learned wisdom? And why is it I feel like my eyes have been opened to this so drastically lately?
I make mistakes all the time, but if I see them, I own up to them and learn from them much more efficiently than some whose age doubles my own. Yes, I am never afraid say what I want, but I would never purposefully personally attack someone. I’ll play the devil’s advocate and call out certain philosophies I disagree with… and I cuss like a sailor. However, time has taught me that I am never right on all sides of the fence. I respect that.
I just wish other people in my life learned the same kind of lesson.
Own up to your faults and mistakes. Make a point to understand that not everyone’s needs are the same as your own. Quit talking shit and singling others out.
Gosh people, wake up. You’re better than this.
Current Mood:
Confused
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I so wish you could post this where those that truly need to read this could see! You have such a terrific way of putting my thoughts into writing…I wish I had that skill. I just want to tell people to shut-up!
April 22nd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
i deal with this every day, all day long..and yes it is very frustrating when people don’t see what is right in front of them…but i guess that’s the purpose of therapy. so i get to call people out on their shit all day long…i enjoy it.