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The Post After the First Post

Okay; the gloves are about to come off.

Today has been one busy day. And the last two weeks have been nothing short of frustrating. I've been thinking about a lot of things during this time of very little sleep...like: I wonder why people have come to accept things the way they are. 

The phrase "That's the way things are" just doesn't sit well with me. If anything, it sure does get my blood pressure up! I mean, if we're having an issues discussion about the way things are, doesn't that mean that's something's wrong with it and it shouldn't be that way? Too simple to understand, I guess...

I wonder what it would take to turn such people around from their current stance. What would it take to get them to care about something again? What would it take to get them to unpack their values that they have so callously thrown in a little cardboard box and shoved away in their attic?

And what would it take for them to understand that I am not planning to do the same! 

I guess the bigger question is: How does one maintain their sanity among people who are happy with their complacency? Well, the following process is one that I've followed for awhile, and it's helped me to realize that I can only control what I do...especially when I'm trying to convince people who refuse to listen. 

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Sure, you can present your opinions to someone, but if they are adamant about where they stand, there's no real point in getting worked up about it. It will just get you angry, bitter, frustrated...and before you know it - surprise, surprise - you may start to see things the way that person sees it. 

Your values are too precious for you to throw away. You've worked very hard to get to where you're at. Don't let anyone tell you that you should accept the way things are. Take that as a challenge to...well...challenge it!

And when things really get out of control, that's your cue to take in some fresh air (*deep breath in and out)...and remind yourself of what matters to YOU! And if it matters to you, then it's probably worth standing up for!

(*Hits save, prints it out, walks over to a mirror, takes a good long look; and then proceeds to read this post out loud.)