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A lot of what I witness now happens for two reasons – people do not change, and they hope you haven’t.

My ex said this perfectly last night, and I couldn’t agree more, “people love their bullshit.”

When you are unaware, haven’t healed and have no idea what’s going on, everything triggers you. People can play emotional games with your mind, and pretty much dominate your life.

What’s crazy is to believe you can diminish someone else’s spirit who has done the hard work. And when you realize you can’t, you continue trying to hurt them. Those who have good hearts should be cherished, and you should be copying everything they do, considering what they’ve been through.

They are living proof of a phoenix rising from the ashes. Of overcoming their past pains, and challenges.

Yet, you choose to continue attempting to hurt them.

I get it, you’re lost. You’ve also lost parts of yourself you needed to see how great this person is. It was all used up trying to bring them down – and that…is hell in and of itself. Being cruel takes up more energy, and lays waste to one’s soul. So your efforts were certainly in vain.

Now, you’re watching someone rise from everything you dumped on them, and instead of giving them a helping hand, or leaving them alone…you use your failed attempts anyway.

I don’t wish harm on anyone, but choices pave our lives and shape our reality…

Choosing to be cruel means you have to pay that back. You do understand what you did and what you’re doing. You can’t stop because you refuse to let someone else be happy.

On the flip side, I will always strive to spread love, regardless. It helps me sleep at night.