Learn how to duck
My father always told me while I was growing up to ‘learn how to duck’ For years I never knew what that meant, I would just run my mouth and let the ensuing trouble happen. It was not until much later that I realized the importance and power of this statement. Sadly not until after his death did I truly learn how to duck
This is kinda like the words of wisdom the bunny got in Bambi. “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” Well after my fathers passing, I had tons to say, but those who wanted to listen would change their mind once I went off on them. I have been known to say some pretty insensitive things in the heat of the moment. I just call it venting. But no matter what I call it, its just a name that I use to justify my rude behavior.
I especially upset those who love me with my sly remarks and hurtful implications. I still have this problem, I still run my mouth even when I know that it will hurt those most dear to me. However, while I am doing it, I don’t seem to mind, even though I know its wrong and in the long run hurt not only the ones closet to me but also myself for loosing control and bringing down others.
On the other hand there are times in life when things just seem out of control, finances, girlfriend, boyfriend, moms, dads, friends, sometimes you just feel like you are spiraling out of control and you get so ticked off that you want to bring down others, because they should be hurt too if you are.
WHAT A TERRIBLE TERRIBLE OUTLOOK. Like I have sounds many many times before, life is so short and to spend that time being miserable or mouthy or rude or hurtful to any body who loves you or even a stranger is not worth the energy that it consumes. Nor the energy that it drains after you are done. When I approach any situation I just think to myself ‘learn how to duck’
