Venom...
... and I don't mean the type from a poisonous snake. This is the human type of venom - and it wasn't pretty.
My paths have crossed with this individual on more than one occassion and each time I walk away with a sense of remorse. He/she carries a grudge - a chip on their shoulder that has turned in to be a boulder. It's all about them, the wrongs done to them, and how the world is out to get them. They do not speak good of others, and they do not trust a soul.
I can feel the hatred oozing from them the minute I get within 5 feet of them.
They hate the world and they want you to hate the world with them.
How sad.
I don't pretend to know what kind of life this person has led, nor do I know of the injustices done to them that have made them feel such hatred toward the world. I do know that I limit my contact with this person whenever possible, as I never feel good after the encounter.
I do understand the right to be independent and to look out for oneself. I, too, have learned that if you don't look out for yourself, no one is going to do it for you.
But I've also learned that the human race is pretty amazing and there are some wonderful people in the world. Good, loving people who will drop everything they are doing to help you through the rough times.
There is a commercial on TV right now featuring the beautiful Jane Seymore (Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman) that states, "You must have an open heart in order to give and receive love."
It's sad to say but I think this person has had so much hurt in their life that they are incapable of opening their heart. Their wounds are too deep.
The "zen" in me wants to connect with them somehow and help them to realize that life is beautiful and not to waste a moment of it being hateful and vengeful.
I can only pray that the light touches their soul and heals their wounds, and they find a way to open their heart once more.
My paths have crossed with this individual on more than one occassion and each time I walk away with a sense of remorse. He/she carries a grudge - a chip on their shoulder that has turned in to be a boulder. It's all about them, the wrongs done to them, and how the world is out to get them. They do not speak good of others, and they do not trust a soul.
I can feel the hatred oozing from them the minute I get within 5 feet of them.
They hate the world and they want you to hate the world with them.
How sad.
I don't pretend to know what kind of life this person has led, nor do I know of the injustices done to them that have made them feel such hatred toward the world. I do know that I limit my contact with this person whenever possible, as I never feel good after the encounter.
I do understand the right to be independent and to look out for oneself. I, too, have learned that if you don't look out for yourself, no one is going to do it for you.
But I've also learned that the human race is pretty amazing and there are some wonderful people in the world. Good, loving people who will drop everything they are doing to help you through the rough times.
There is a commercial on TV right now featuring the beautiful Jane Seymore (Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman) that states, "You must have an open heart in order to give and receive love."
It's sad to say but I think this person has had so much hurt in their life that they are incapable of opening their heart. Their wounds are too deep.
The "zen" in me wants to connect with them somehow and help them to realize that life is beautiful and not to waste a moment of it being hateful and vengeful.
I can only pray that the light touches their soul and heals their wounds, and they find a way to open their heart once more.
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