Lesson Learned

Someone taught me a lesson recently.  I have a tendency to see the inherent goodness in people and this person reminded me that there are plenty of people in this world who aren't very nice.  There are people who prey on others.  There are people who seek out weakness and vulnerability in others, use them for their purposes and nonchalantly toss them aside like an dirty rag.  

As I've spent time thinking about this, I've realized that there has to be some real damage to a persons soul for them to treat another person so callously and I think that's the lesson here.  It's not about me.  It's not about who I am and my value.  I could have been anyone because a person who has disregard for others doesn't play favorites.  They are generally equal opportunity destroyers.    

And guess what?  Me?  I am worth so much more than that!  I am a beautiful, kind, giving, loving, passionate, crazy, spontaneous person who is worth respect and kindness. But above all else I am good to other people.  My life has its problems and I have my weaknesses and battle my demons but I always try to treat others with love and compassion and because of that I am blessed.