Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Words
What a week. Seriously, I have had way better days than this past week held. One of my crazy experiences got me to thinking. I received an "anonymous" text on my work phone. I am 99.9% sure I know exactly who it was, but neverthless, apparantly they wish to remain anonymous. I can't tell you what most of it said, as children read my posts occasionally. Let's just say it was very...rude. However, there was one part that was rather interesting to me. The secret texter stated that I "look like a retired stripper with way too much make-up, mini-skirts and stripper pole shoes." Don't worry, I have had way worse things than that said to me. In fact, my sense of humor got a kick out of it. I mean, not everybody looks like they could have been a stripper in the past...so ok. As far as mini-skirts, I don't wear them...ever. I have said it before, I have aHmazing legs, from the knees down...that's why my skirt will not ever be above my knees...nobody needs to see my hamhocks. Stripper pole shoes?! Ok, that one hurt a little...since when were strippers the only ones that wear high heels? By the way, none of my shoes light up or are clear...I don't think Vince Camuto Italian leather stilettos fall in that category. With all that said, it did make me think. The texter was very angry with me regarding their case. Now, I can't give you details...but know this, their case has nothing to do with my appearance. I wonder how many times I have done that exact same thing. I have made a personal attack on someone, because I am angry at something they have done. When your husband forgets to stop and get milk on the way home, does that turn him into someone who "never thinks about anyone else and is so selfish?" When your child forgets to put a new garbage bag in to replace the garbage bag they just took outside, does that turn him into a "lazy kid?" When your coworker messes up and it effect the whole unit, does that turn them into a "dishonest and shady person?" While our character does effect some of the choices we make, it doesn't always have something to do with them. Very thoughtful people, can sometimes be forgetful. Great kids can get distracted from doing their chores. Hard working co-workers can mess up...I know I have. Our words can have powerful effects on people...we can destroy so much with just what we say. I'm sure we all have memories about something someone said to us, that we still carry the hurt from, years later. So, I'm challenged to do better. Take it from the girl who looks like a retired stripper...be careful what you say, our words can't be taken back.
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