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I’m not so sure when it became so popular to be cynical. Under the guise of being streetwise or intellectual, we seem to have become so jaded to one another that relationships are difficult to begin.
Matter of fact, if you go to an average church service, somebody will tell a story about how bad things are and how evil people can be.
It’s difficult to go to a movie or watch television without being pummeled with a revelation of the depravity of humankind.
And politicians are always asking for trust from the public while treating us like ignoramuses.
The general population seems to agree on only three things:
- People are no good.
- Protect yourself.
- Matter of fact, strike first.
So the popular belief that there are dangers in the world becomes the populie that “you can’t trust anybody.”
I refuse to live that way.
To make sure that I’m not devastated by unruly individuals, here are three precepts I use in dealing with the world around me:
1. People are self-involved.
It doesn’t make them bad. It just means that if you can’t establish how your project is to their personal advantage, they will either ignore you or lose interest very quickly.
2. It’s up to me to know my stuff.
For instance, I’m going to purchase an amp today. I did my homework. I read up on it, I found out what it should cost and I have a fairly complete comprehension of what I’m willing to do. Remember–it’s not that people cheat us, but rather, we set ourselves up to be cheated by being ignorant of our material.
3. And finally, go the second mile.
You will be astounded at how good you feel if you do your part, but also bring along a little extra in case others fail.
It’s not that you can’t trust anybody. but rather, that trust is based on the knowledge that we’ve done all we know to do, and we’re not expecting anyone else to do our part.
I do not know how we can live in a world that talks about unconditional love while simultaneously sprouting horrible attitudes toward one another.
You can choose to indulge in the nagging negativity of our society, which targets our fellow-men as losers if you wish.
I just believe it’s impossible to ask God for His grace and mercy…if all you give to your brothers and sisters is a nasty, bratty shove-off.
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