It’s no secret that we live in a very cruel and unforgiving world, but Damn!
I don’t let people in very often and I’ve been that way my entire life and will continue to be. I don’t think it’s a bad thing at all, I’m just protecting certain things that are meant for true friends and family. You can have the biggest guard up like a massive distance or 230 feet wall and it can be crossed or penetrated. Hell, nothing is impossible, but when your entire self being and moral ethics are based on this kind of concept, I’ve set myself up for disappointment. This is very hard to admit, but it’s very true.
I live life on the principle of being a good man, person, human, father, husband and all the rest, but it has no stance on someone that you let in, not doing the same. Why do we lose trust? Why do we not have confidence? Why do we doubt and have to question the people we let into our lives?!
I often find myself thinking about this a little too much, but for good reason. WHY do people do the things they do?! Whether it’s for self gain or pride, I just don’t get it, but it is 100% selfish and that is not something I will allow in my space.
Look, here is what I’m trying to say…
Approach everyone and be kind! It doesn’t matter who you talk to, just be kind! You never know what that person is battling in their own life. You say the wrong thing and it could be detrimental to them and you would never know it, because all you did was yell at a server that forgot to bring you some type of dressing. That server goes home and feels it and you will never know what that leads to. If you can forward think that much, you can be KIND!
I sat with a homeless man the other morning and we had coffee. We talked about life and all of it’s challenges and to my complete shock, he never complained. We had one of the best discussions I could imagine. He protected us while in service, got a security gig and tried to protect more and then things started to go down hill. Long story short, we kicked it for about an hour, but he instilled so much pride in the service men and women that have done the same and that’s all he really wanted to get out. It wasn’t about food, drugs, booze or anything of that nature. This man sat next to me with nothing and gave every bit of himself to our military. What an amazing moment…
Well, back to the subject of this post. Be Kind or Please, Rewind…
I’ve been through a lot of situations in life where I get extremely disappointed, but nothing hits you like someone in your circle either turning on you or does something to disappoint. I’m a person of faith and kindness and anything of that nature. However, it’s over if it’s not reciprocated. I have zero room for anyone that can’t live up to the same standard. I don’t need the negativity in my life. It’s crazy to think about how anyone can do or say things that could come back to them without repercussion. Is it gullible, ignorant, dumb or just oblivious? Who knows, but this guy and his family won’t tolerate it…
Good luck and be kind, Or…
<3
B
P.S. I added a video here. I feel it fits this blog quite well!
