Just thoughts...
Posted 12-01-2008 at 01:10 AM by MonkeyD
Don't mind late night random of this monkey but with all I've seen and heard lately it makes me wonder if true decent people are actually out there. Do selflessness still exist in a world of selfishness? Do people still do things unconditionally? Do we so care about ourselves so much we don't care how it affect others or hurt them.
I've seen too many tears for one holiday and hear too many heart break story in the last few days to put fear even in this hopeful hopeless optimist.
I recently met a gentle soul that spark a interest in my eyes. But after seeing all the stuff thats been going on I dunno if its even worth pushing for. I began to question myself have I been like all these negative things that been occurring to the people I know. Is this monkey worth much to be in this person's life.
I honesty this is just lot of jumble thoughts in my head I just need to write down ..but ask yourself when is the last time you've done something nice to someone you care about unconditionally
I've seen too many tears for one holiday and hear too many heart break story in the last few days to put fear even in this hopeful hopeless optimist.
I recently met a gentle soul that spark a interest in my eyes. But after seeing all the stuff thats been going on I dunno if its even worth pushing for. I began to question myself have I been like all these negative things that been occurring to the people I know. Is this monkey worth much to be in this person's life.
I honesty this is just lot of jumble thoughts in my head I just need to write down ..but ask yourself when is the last time you've done something nice to someone you care about unconditionally
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This may seem to wander a bit, since it's 2:40am...
I hope it doesn't depress you too much... but I don't think there is anyone that is really unselfish. I think every action is governed by something we want or need. But many times, we don't even recognize that want or need in ourselves. I think what's more important is the results of one's actions and not always the motivation (selfless or not).
I can be a selfish SOB at times. I know it and I admit it. But I think I'm a better person because I work to recognize when my selfishness is my motivating factor. It's tough to be unselfish when you have been burned before.
There are definite moments when I am unselfish... and I think those moments exist for everyone.
There are only a few individuals that I give my undying love to... they include...
my niece and nephews
my goddaughter
my family
everyone else has to earn it, but I'm also willing to give everyone the benefit of the doubt. That's about all I think you can really ask of people.Posted 12-01-2008 at 02:30 AM by ScubaDvr
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Its unproductive to look at whats going on in someone elses life and bring it to your own.
that is THEIR path that they have chosen. You have to walk your own path, your own loves, your own goals.Posted 12-01-2008 at 06:40 AM by sunny
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Monkey, I know too well what you are talking about. I have extended myself too much in the past before and was lucky if I ever got half of what I put forth. I think our inner core wants to believe that people have good intentions and have faith that they are selfless and can be giving but it doesn't always pan out that way. It's the ugly side of human nature. We are all fallible and imperfect but I also know that it doesn't take much effort to show that you care, that you aren't all about yourself and your own needs. I think sometimes we can project our own beliefs onto someone because we are attracted to them but when they disappoint you, your image of them is shattered as well as your belief in the goodness in people in general...
I have just learned to accept people for what they are. And also to give more weight in their actions than in their words. I find that people can say alot of things but their actions are always true...
Hope you feel better about the situation soon.Posted 12-01-2008 at 09:26 AM by Andrew 
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Its not necessary about certain situation..just something I notice a lot lately and more recently in the last couple of days/weeks. Kinda is a downer and also been kinda reflecting a lot of my life lately and I dunnoPosted 12-01-2008 at 03:01 PM by MonkeyD
