“They Just People”

Happy Monday folks!  I had a great weekend and hope to continue that greatness right on through the week.  I wish the same for you that is reading this right now.  :)

Anywho, today on my way to work I was thinking of what to write about in my blog for the day.  I heard a new song from one of my favorite artists, Queen Latifah, entitled “People.”  Real hot track!  The song talks about the nature of people.  I thought this was a great topic to blog about since I have come to the realization that people do the things they do because…..yup you guessed it, they just people!

Over the years I have had my heart broken, trust crushed and been betrayed by people I would not have imagined would do so.  Every single time I felt as if there was something I did wrong.  In all actuality it was because….they just people!  Don’t get me wrong, I am quite sure that I contributed to some of my own misfortunes in dealing with certain folks.  My mom always told me never to put my faith in people, as it is a recipe for disappointment.

Now I know you must think by now that I don’t believe in people, but that’s not entirely true.  I believe in the capacity of individuals to be exactly who they are and I trust them to that extent only.  That’s not necessarily a bad thing though so don’t trip!    There are plenty of wonderful people in the world and I am fortunate enough to have some of them in my life but…they just people!

I have learned not to place expectations or limitations on people.  It is not fair to you or to them.  I have also learned it is not possible to live your life without getting hurt by people, no matter how hard you try.  I’ve learned that no matter what you do, you can’t change people.  They are who they are – you must accept them as such or keep it moving.  It never hurts to make suggestions to them for personal growth but don’t suggest it and expect it to happen just because you said so, even if it’s a fantastic suggestion.  And the number one thing I’ve learned about people is that they are special individuals, deserving of love.  Some people just need to be loved from a far! LOL  

Word of advice:  Don’t write someone off as a human being just because they do not measure up to your standards of a human being.   No one is perfect, including you.  The next time you think about judging the next person, take a look in the mirror and remember that you – just like they- just people!

Love ya!
ButterFlyyGemini