Over the years, I have read quite a wide variety of philosophical books. And invariably, every one teaches us restraint and patience. From saints to preachers, everyone has the same set of advise. Conquer anger, conquer fear and conquer your mind.But how much is enough? Where do you draw the line, that you are no longer trampled on? At some point of time, it becomes imperative to show them, that you do have the power to be irritated. And yes, they do have to be told, "Mess with the best, die like the rest."
A very old friend of mine, has her ex chasing even after their break up. And he makes it a point to put her down, in some way or the other. Their prolonged relationship has given him the edge. He knows all her weaknesses and pressure points. And she just blows her top and cribs but just cant turn her ex away.
Another good colleague of mine is grappling with his boss. He is under constant fear of losing out on a good appraisal. The boss senses this and makes him slog more. The end is never in sight. I told him once, that he should stop caring more about the life he is losing out on and less about having a good appraisal and a promotion. What use is the money, if you do not have a life to spend it on. But alas, my words fall on deaf ears.
How much can we or do we have to actually endure before we draw the line? And is it really necessary to endure someone else's whims and idiosyncrasies? We got this life to live it our way. We have obligations and we have responsibilities but is that what life is all about? Once in a while, it becomes necessary to show people that you do have a heart and it hurts. It's easy to be trampled upon once, twice, ten times...but then, it becomes a habit. And we learn to accept being trampled upon. Every once in a while, let it go. Let the world realize that there is a side to you which does not accept everything lying down.
Every once in a while..it's just not enough to be the punching bag....Rise..
A very old friend of mine, has her ex chasing even after their break up. And he makes it a point to put her down, in some way or the other. Their prolonged relationship has given him the edge. He knows all her weaknesses and pressure points. And she just blows her top and cribs but just cant turn her ex away.
Another good colleague of mine is grappling with his boss. He is under constant fear of losing out on a good appraisal. The boss senses this and makes him slog more. The end is never in sight. I told him once, that he should stop caring more about the life he is losing out on and less about having a good appraisal and a promotion. What use is the money, if you do not have a life to spend it on. But alas, my words fall on deaf ears.
How much can we or do we have to actually endure before we draw the line? And is it really necessary to endure someone else's whims and idiosyncrasies? We got this life to live it our way. We have obligations and we have responsibilities but is that what life is all about? Once in a while, it becomes necessary to show people that you do have a heart and it hurts. It's easy to be trampled upon once, twice, ten times...but then, it becomes a habit. And we learn to accept being trampled upon. Every once in a while, let it go. Let the world realize that there is a side to you which does not accept everything lying down.
Every once in a while..it's just not enough to be the punching bag....Rise..
Taking a thoughtful action once you come to know that you know things are not proper helps as said above..It should be a mature decision.. :)
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