Until the day it hit me like a kick in the teeth
A few weeks back someone told me what my problem is...
I have the misguided belief that people are inherently good... and this will always end up hurting me.
I always thought my innate positivity was a good trait, from the viewpoint of others... apparently not. I guess it means the rest of the world at large feels free to take advantage of my good nature, especially those people with bad intentions whom I'm always thinking so well of.
Buy some: Ivy (but really Orange Juice as this is a cover).
Comments
I much rather be misguided and have beliefs, instead of being an empty vessel with no soul whatsoever.
People with the inclination to take advantage of others are not, or in your case, are not doing it because you're good. They're doing that because they have no conscience. At least you can put your head on your pillow at night and easily fall asleep without any demons. You can wake up in the morning and proudly say, "damn it, I'm a good person."
Look at Jesus; He thought he was good as well as all others around him. Yeah, He was still lynched and crucified but at least there are those out there that still respect Him.
No, I'm not going holy-roller on you; I'm only indicating that bad things happen to good people and such good people are still remembered in a positive light regardless.
Posted by: F®ank | August 21, 2007 04:51 AM