Welp, I guess you could say that this Christmas was...interesting, as most of them are to say the least. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and I'll count that as a blessing. I won't go into any unnecessary details but I will expound upon on one of the many things that was said today that struck my attention and thought.
The conversation on one end of the table got around to the idea of volunteering for "Toys 4 Tots" or giving out meals and other volunteer projects around the holiday season. Someone boldly stated, "Ya know what really pisses me off? When people act like they're entitled to it. That just pisses me right off..."
That statement got me thinking, and I surely could have said several things but I have learned (quite well, I might add) when to keep my mouth shut. Instead, I thought to myself, "Well, by saying that, aren't you also claiming that you are entitled to something, a thank you or some type of appreciation? Does it all come down to a pride issue on both sides? What makes us think that we are 'owed' something when we serve people? Are we subconsciously claiming that we are above those we are serving because we feel like we deserve thanks?"
Just one of the many thoughts from the day. I know that if I were to write about others I'd be blogging for pages and pages...which I guess would be alright since no one reads this anyway. Buuuut on the other hand, that's what my journal is for...but I will say that blogging is becoming increasingly easier! Blah.blah.BLAH....
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