When life gets you down

There's a lot of evil in this world. Every time you turn on the news, open a paper, talk to a person you just get floored by the various amounts of wrongs out there.

I read the other day how a guy is going to trial for killing a baby by dropping it. Why did he try to kill this child? Because he raped it. How the hell anyone can think like that let alone do that is beyond me. That deserves instant death there, do not pass go, do not collect $200. Anyways, that's what a justice system is for I suppose. That's a whole 'nother rant unto its own. However, this is just a taste of what's out there and it is very discouraging.

Take all this bad news in and mix it with your life. Things aren't going your way, say money problems, relationship problems, car problems, friend problems, school problems, work problems, etc. This stuff will really get you down. Depression is normal I would venture to say but I'm not a doctor. Should you allow it to get to you though?

I've had those problems above and it just eats away at me. Much of it is my fault through my actions or inactions. Do I feel sorry for myself... not necessarily. I did for a while then a certain situation caused me to reflect and kick myself in the ass which was much needed. I've pulled myself together and am starting to climb out of this hole I've been in. I'd say I hit rock bottom. I'm doing much better now and there is a certain someone I've been talking to and owe much gratitude to for helping me out even though she may not realize how much of a help she's been. So if you're reading this and I know you will, thank you so much.

So let's get to the crux of this blog. I want to talk about doing the right thing.

Someone played a dirty prank on me today. They stuck a condom on my antenna. I don't know who it was or why but I was filled with anger. Then I decided it wasn't worth it and simply let it go. How can I just do that? Easy, if you read my previous blog on change, that is one of the things I've been working towards. Not letting things get to me has been the greatest move yet. It's hard, let me tell you but in the end it is worth it. I'm tired of holding anger in, sadness, pity, loathing, depression, anxiety. All it does is holds me back, takes away the "living" part in life. Once I let go I feel so much better.

One of the hardest things to do is take the high road. Just getting to that point is hard but maintaining the course is just about darn near impossible. People that can do that have my ultimate respect. One way is to forgive those that have wronged you. It's hard but it is a necessary step. Another is to actually treat them with kindness. That's right, treat your enemy like they're you're friend. That's not to say let your guard down or let them walk over you, if you do that then you're doing it wrong. You just have to give them the benefit of the doubt for the time being because they may just not be that bad of a person. I can tell you I've met a few that are that bad and I try to avoid them now. That's the best option but I will not go out of my way to hurt them. That only brings me down to their level and I am no better than them.

There is evil in this world and the only thing necessary for it to triumph is for good men to do nothing. I firmly believe in that and try my best to do something. Kensteele brought up the idea that a gun gives the courage but I told him it does not (for some.) I told him I don't carry often and I already have the mindset to help out if I can where ever possible (situation depending.) The gun is just an additional tool. In any case, I won't let evil rue my day. I won't let it tear me down.