I've been thinking lately about how important it is for people to be optimistic. It's like since we were little, we were conditioned to point out the negative in other people and in ourselves. Not to sound all depressed or anything, but I am tired of it! We're constantly criticizing, and for what? To draw attention away from ourselves? To make sure no one is looking at us so we feel better. It's amazing how much impact a positive comment can have on a person, especially from a stranger. We are just so used to getting the "Up-down" look from people and feeling like it's because we have food on our face rather than because we look HOT today. If you like to gossip, like I do, try and remember why you're doing it. Why am I telling this story? Is it because everyone thought it was funny that "Susy Swanson" fell in the mud and ruined her hideous outfit that looked like it was picked out by a blind gorilla? Or am I telling this story because it was embarrassing for her, and made me feel superior. Guess what, we're all weird and flawed. So, next time you see something you just HAVE to tell your best friend and all of the random people in her apartment, think would I want them to say that about me? Cause guess what, people talk smack about you too. You just don't hear it...
Vent session complete,
MW
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