Why is proclaiming this as my mantra to EVERYONE undesirable?
Maybe because my turn in the cross-hairs of those exemplifying the dark side of this behavior is odious.
Is there a happy medium?
Can I do what I want respectfully?
Can I take no shit honorably?
Should I?
Maybe the bible verse “to everything there is a season” fits here. Remembering that I want worthwhile relationships – I can ask for what I want respectfully. When faced with disrespect I can confidently and firmly stand up for myself and others.
Remembering the disregard of the wicked helps me exercise empathy; however grudgingly.
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“Don’t flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates. The nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become. Except in cases of necessity, which are rare, leave your friend to learn unpleasant things from his enemies; they are ready enough to tell them.” ― Oliver Wendall Holmes
