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Gorean Roleplay => Tuchuk Wagon Camp => MTC OOC => Topic started by: Raziel on July 26, 2010, 05:52:09 PM
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This post is here...in MTC OOC...meaning, it is for MTC members only, yes, Im segregating this post because it is pertinent to MTC people, all others need not reply or bother reading for that matter, because you will probably have something to say or get offended or an opinion that is really not warranted because you dont know what Im talking about or refer to because you werent there or have been there in the past to see it. What I say is for those here, those of MTC everyone else, no offense, but I dont know you in real time, met you, or really care about you. It is for my family here.
I cannot begin to fathom the depths of selfishness in people over the years. Perhaps its a fear they are getting older and appear less than beautiful or a former image of themselves and take to hoarding whatever they can of their former selves. Everything around them changes, friends and families tend to become more distant or move on or pass away. They start feeling bitter and more self-aware negatively as time progresses but what gives them the right to become bitter or indignant towards others? Is it our fault that they feel this way? It could very well be a possibility but could it also be a possibility that they wish to drag others down with them or down to their level to feel better about themselves?
We've talked about the Spankless Generation but as we get older, it seems to become more about the "ME" generation for every generation.
What have you done for me?
Why dont you care about me?
What about my feelings?
What about my importance?
What about my voice?
Dont you think Im hurt?
Arent I deserving?
You are supposed to be my friend!
You are supposed to be my lover!
I deserve better!
And the list goes on and on as to the endless possibilities surrounding the SELFISH "ME" generation as we grow older. What about you? Let's turn this around and see what have you done for others?
What have you done for others?
Why dont you care about others?
What about their feelings?
What about their importance?
What about their voice?
Dont you think they are hurt?
Arent they deserving?
You are supposed to be their friend!
You are supposed to be their lover!
You deserve better!
And again, the list can go on and on. See the pattern? For everytime you worry about you, it can be pointed out how much you can also worry about others. The difference from Selfish to Selfless is the quality of character you really are. Do you need others input to make you who you are? Or can you actually look in the mirror and say, it is you who makes you. When you are derogatory towards others, imagine what it is like to look in the mirror and repeat those same words to the reflection and see how you like it. More often than not, you will find out that you talk to have others either quantify who you are or show that you are a quality person and need their reaffirmation. Guess what? It really means you are not happy with your life and want comfort from everyone else so you can feel better about you. The only problem here is...
Everyone has their own problems too. Again, another point in the difference of Selfishness versus Selflessness. Do others take time out to listen to you? To be there for you and help you or agree with you or comfort you? I bet they have their own problems too, but do you truly take the time to see what it is? Or to simply just listen, or even to measure your words before you speak them because in reality, you dont really care how your words are taken? We all do it, all the time, even though we either dont care or dont realize it.
So before you go off the deep end, react badly, or feel like you are the victim in things, or you deserve something more than others, try to imagine life in their shoes. Some of us are not as well off as others or do not get the lucky breaks. Then again some just dont have the will or drive to make those lucky breaks happen. Then there is just karma. Everyone gets their just rewards eventually. What have you done for others to ensure you feel good about being a part of the human race? Can you share happiness or do you just breed negativity? Do you compliment or do you complain? Im sure we all can relate. Maybe this will hit home for some, maybe not. It does however need to be thought about. It determines where you stand in the lives of others and how they react towards you.
Sometimes in the end, no matter what you do or how you say it...someone will simply not understand and think you are either...full of shit...derogatory...stupid...dont know what you are talking about...talking to hear yourself...full of shit...trying to boost your own ego...a lunatic...better than they are or anyone else and did I mention full of shit?
When you get back to reality and get off your high horse and be humble enough to think about things, more than likely than not, others do care, and you might just be too blind to see it. Others probably are selfless to hear you or to talk to you or befriend you, but do you really listen or just patronize them and nod your head like you understand? Or maybe you heard it all before and its all just blah blah blah and dont care to be humbled?
You get what you give. Be either Selfish or selfless. People do care about you, are you willing to see it? Most times, your reaction makes folks want to throw their hands up and say to hell with you and dont even bother to talk to you again. Does this happen to you or do you feel others do it to you? Makes you wonder.
What category to you really fall under. Do you give of yourself or do you expect handouts or others to give to you? If you are a friend, then truly act like one and quit pretending you give a shit about anyone else except yourself. You arent really fooling anyone anyways.
Something to mull over.
Raz
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Fine words for thought. ;)
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This has most definitely provoked thought... ::)
Once again. I like seeing these posts from you. So well placed.
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I love reading what you have to say Raz- and its true, Karma will bite you in the ass.
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I love reading what you have to say Raz- and its true, Karma will bite you in the ass.
((or as Lafayette would put it 'bad ju ju' -winx-))
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thought provoking as usual my brother....
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What category to you really fall under?
Frances falls under both, she thinks of herself at times but is always ready to listen and help a friend