Just Because They Can

Adobe Firefly

Sometimes your promised things that never come true. Like a way to enlarge the print on your screen, only to find out it only shows up on part of the screen. The same works for other things you dream about, like a sweater you ordered online. Or a promise that was made and never kept. I hope today doesn’t turn into one of those days. We brought a new sofa that’s coming in today from only a photograph. While the furniture store is reputable, after trying to play with this display, I’m beginning to wonder.

But these things are neither here nor there, I mean I have the right to send it back. I think more than anything, I’m thinking about the promises we casually make to each other. That we have no intention in keeping. We all know this is a practice in business we have seen all too many times. But when it comes from someone you trust, will that’s something much different. We cross paths with so many people that beg for our trust and our devotion. Yet in the end with a subtle shift in attitude, they change or at the very least refuse to grow.

In my own life I’ve seen this more times than I care to count. But as I age and become more aware of stagnant human beings, I’m not really surprised. I guess the moment of courage comes in the walking away. So don’t take abuse like it’s a calling or a God-sent punishment. Fight for your joy and look at everything with a critical eye. So as the wind howls and the first freeze of the season approaches. Be mindful of your peace, don’t allow others to steal it just because they can.    

#BrokenPromises #Abuse #LowSelfEsteem #LoveThySelf