Hi Notez: Humanity…Friend or Foe?
How we see ourselves, is truly, how we see the world.
Hi Notez: 2/24/24
I woke up with something on my mind this morning. You’re never really taught how to discern or judge character when you’re young. At least I wasn’t. I do believe that gut feelings and inclinations do give some sort of natural intuition as to who, I don’t even know, should I say, you like being around or don’t like being around?
See, it’s already getting muddy.
Today’s topic is not an easy one for me to write about. Somehow, I am still learning the balancing act that comes with relating to individuals without losing my sense of individuality, something I’ve worked damn hard to keep intact. But what I’m coming to understand is nuance in the ways, we as humans, impact one another… especially in close relations or close quarters.
Let me just get this out of the way…
I would say, I love humanity, but people, eh…not so much. And before any stigmas get thrown my way, let’s make some things clear.
1. I am not misanthropic, though I generally like being in my own company.
2. I’m what one would call, “open, ” so, I not only feel but absorb the energy of others.
Last but not least,
3. Being in relationships, albeit romantic... Friendships, coworkers, bosses, employees, and familial relationships are all complex and require a lot of maintenance.
Now that we have that out of the way, let’s dive right in.
First things first, I’m human. So yes, I come with the packaged responses just like everyone else in our species. I get moody, angry, sad, annoyed—you name it. I am flawed just like the rest of us, so I do not judge based on things we all do.
But what I’ve come to realize, is that it takes self-governance to discern the character of others.
That’s crazy, right?
I mean, who would’ve told me, that the individuals I would want to be around, would come from what I have learned and understood about the person I am? That one threw me for a loop.
But as I thought more and more about it, I was able to understand why.
The funny thing is that, at a certain point, the man, or woman, becomes responsible for themselves. And what a big responsibility that is. If you’re truly aware of what’s at stake,.
You see, we hold our potential in our hands. And at this very moment, too. But what we must also juggle is the maintenance of daily routines and obligations. Not to mention, the random curve balls constantly getting thrown at us by life. In the midst of this, whether we realize it or not, we are shaping our personalities and our characters. They are the very things we will relate to when relating to others.
Every opportunity, taken or missed. Every choice, decision, and action. Every entertained thought becomes ours. The person who roams this earth. They influence and impact how you eat, think, perceive, and, yep, you guessed it, relate.
So I ask this: When you are talking to your friend, mom, boss, cashier, What part of you do you see?
Today’s Hi Note is food for thought because how we see ourselves, is truly, how we see the world.
This refreshing post gave me a chance to look in the mirror. A chance to truly reflect, looking deeper into myself through the company I keep. I hope I can serve you some good as well. And per usual, thanks for stopping by. I’ve linked some fantastic reads below. Check them out!
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