Go Ahead And Play Dead
By: brandonpromo
I didn’t really have the itch to write this weekend, but I had a very interesting set of dreams last night and I think that’s what triggered this.
I consistently find myself dumbfounded realizing how delusional people can be. So ignorant to the fact that actions have a consequence every damn time. Whether you take jabs at someone in a very direct way or find yourself a very non-confrontational person, the results of your actions will always be accompanied by a reaction of some sort. Passive aggressiveness is the absolute worst way to be, in my opinion. It’s the biggest sign of weakness in a person and actions in this manner have the same results as any other, but may be a little worse, especially from me.
Sadly, this type of stuff is festering in our daily lives on a regular basis. How you deal with it and manage these types of people around you is different for all of us. I’m a very confrontational person, myself and it gets me in trouble sometimes, but for the most part, it comes from a good place with the right intentions in mind and heart. It can be aggressive or subtle, but always factual and to the point.
I’m sure most people can relate to all of this and want to rid themselves of situations and people out of their life, but it’s just not possible to do so. The best thing we can do is adapt to all of this mess. I could go into so many specific situations where I’ve had to adapt to this bullshit, but we’ll keep it broad and situational for now.
Side note: I’m totally in my head right now and it’s taking me in all sorts of directions. I even changed the title of this blog 3 times while writing it, lol. Anyone that wants to be passive aggressive is dancing a fine line. It’s so damn weak! I mean, who doesn’t have the backbone to confront an issue head on and deal with it like a man or woman?! Be true to yourself, it’s the only way. If you don’t have confidence in yourself and you choose a passive route, it’s insanely laughable. At this point, your character and moral compass is exposed and for the sake of being pragmatic, you’re in deep doubt of yourself.
Here’s the thing… Whatever situation anyone decides to be passive about isn’t going away, you will soon have to face it and when you do, it might be yourself looking at yourself! How many of you run from your problems instead of facing them head on? How many of you face anything that it’s in your life that you’re passionate about head on?? I encourage you to do so, because when you’re done with that negative and tough situation, you will feel so empowered and life changes at that point.
Look, just try and dig a little. Get outside of your comfort zone and push yourself into a space that you hate or afraid of and when you get there, stand up to it and own it. Give the many things you’ve been so scared of a different side of you. For once, you tell them how things are going to go. Be confrontational, bold, strong and the one making the final decisions with a direct stance.
Being passive aggressive won’t accomplish this and create results that can make you a better person. Again, it’s the weakest way you could ever be and one day when you decide it’s time to be passive, you’re going to face someone that feels the same as me and go ahead and play dead, I know you can’t turn and face me, it’s disappointing, but better off this way.
All the best,
brandonpromo
Check out A Perfect Circle’s “Passive” video below. For sure a driving force for where I am with all of this.
