Hmmm…I have often wondered to myself (probably everyday of my life), “why is that person so selfish” or said, “I guess the world revolves around that person.” I don’t do it for every situation, just the ones where it appears (facts are not present yet) the other person has not considered the impact their actions may have on me or most of the time, the people I care about.
A few superficial experiences…traffic! Traffic is a huge arena for people to take liberties of other drivers. Not using turn signals, cutting people off, driving too fast, driving too slow, using bright lights, not using lights during bad weather. The list can go on and on…and honestly, I have found myself having a gnarled vocal reaction to some of these instances. Turn signals, and speeding(yeah, I can see the irony) are my least favorite, especially when they’re combined and zooming between lanes.
Another one I take issue with…selfishness and greed. When I hear someone say they deserve…blah blah blah. The proceed to demand the world bend to their pleasure. As if they’ve done something so wonderful and then ‘take’ in quantities so much more than another person and take what they want no matter who or what is harmed in the process. Examples…the the clearing rainforest and forest, oil drilling, diamond and precious gems mining, monopolies, cheating and abusive partners, neglectful parents, insurance companies, hospitals…any restaurant that sells salmon or chicken for over $12.50….
The world has seen the disappearance of the good neighbor or the hospitable samaritan. We have to have the best, make the most, spend the least/most, look the best, and on and on…where did this all start? Greed, jealousy?
It’s all about your self worth and value you place on yourself. Ideally, those would come from within…however, the longer the world turns, the more we lean on ‘external’ person, places, things, and events to reinforce our self worth. We seem to fee I pretty without lashes, nails, trendy clothes, and even then…can you look in the mirror and really like who we see?
Are you judging others when they do not dress or act like you? Are you attacking others who have different beliefs or values than you? Can you be alone or do you need to be in constant virtual or in person contact with others? Do those you spend time with feed that wolf or hold your shit accountable?
The world needs diversity in its humans. That’s how ideas are formed and researched. If we all think and act alike then the world is going to be completely run over by assholes. We need to take the time to grow and learn to be better humans…maybe even self-actual use from time to time. The world needs it.
The world needs more considerate considerations to deter those that are inconsiderate. See what I did there…😎 I am able to to contemplate and consider different perspectives most of the time now. I do not enjoy conflict, but I can do the ‘math’ and see when someone has a bone and is wanting to growl. Let them. I can considerately deflect and move on.
It’s hard. We “feel” it’s our freedom of speech to say/text/post whatever we want and expect to have NO consequences. This is not true. When this happens friendships are lost, isolation occurs, and the social creatures that we are become bitter and resentful towards the other humans. This does not solve problems. It creates more problems.
So…your homework, when you have the urge to say whatever you’re going to say, if you have to say, “freedom of speech” to say it and it’s not related to the reasons freedom of speech was created, maybe pause and give yourself time to not respond.
I like the resource noted below…Please be consider being kind when you are being inconsiderate…❤️
~WM~
Whiskey Momma 