Have you ever wonder why people are mean? Not everyone...just certain people.
Recently I've encountered mean people, and I've had to remind myself that the concept of authorship is key to surviving these experiences.
Why are people mean? Here's the short answer: They're hurt. Here's the long answer: They're really hurt. At some point, somebody—their parents, their friends, their employers, their spouse...someone—did them dirty. Maybe they were crushed. Maybe they're still afraid the pain will never stop, or that it will happen again. Maybe that's why they hurt others. I wonder why mean people don't censor themselves. Why don't they process the hurtful things they say and do?
The fact is that we've all been hurt, and we're all wounded, but not all of us are mean. Why not? Because some people exude kindness, care, compassion, and forgiveness. I hope (and pray) my life exemplifies one that is not 'mean',one that offers love and compassion. What ever happened to "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all", or 'Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you."?
May my life shine on others. May I be an encourager and an uplifter. May I show love, not hurt.
Why are people mean? Here's the short answer: They're hurt. Here's the long answer: They're really hurt. At some point, somebody—their parents, their friends, their employers, their spouse...someone—did them dirty. Maybe they were crushed. Maybe they're still afraid the pain will never stop, or that it will happen again. Maybe that's why they hurt others. I wonder why mean people don't censor themselves. Why don't they process the hurtful things they say and do?
The fact is that we've all been hurt, and we're all wounded, but not all of us are mean. Why not? Because some people exude kindness, care, compassion, and forgiveness. I hope (and pray) my life exemplifies one that is not 'mean',one that offers love and compassion. What ever happened to "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all", or 'Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you."?
May my life shine on others. May I be an encourager and an uplifter. May I show love, not hurt.
1 comment:
Kim your life is a blessing to all those who know you. I'm sorry someone was mean to you. I just don't understand that. You are a gracious kind and loving person who would do anything for anyone. I hope it wasn't me who was mean but if it was I'm sorry!!!
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