I loathe...

I have been lately disappointed in people in general. And I am grateful to those few people who allow me to continue to believe in the overall goodness of the world that surrounds me. Today, I felt the need to create a list like the 10 Commandments for the boys.

Well, this is a list in progress. I will keep adding to it as situations arise and I have a moment to reflect on them.

I loathe...People of convenience who have all the time when they need you and no time when you need them. They are basically selfish and do not add value to any life other than their own!

I loathe...Anyone who is a hypocrite. When you can't say something to someone's face, don't say it at all anywhere else!

I loathe...People who like to hear their own voices and monopolize conversations. They never learn anything of interest and rightfully stagnate!

I loathe...Anyone who is not grateful or thankful for what they have, and constantly complain. If it is that bad, change something...anything!

I loathe...People who never apologize. An apology acknowledges the fact that we are human and we make mistakes. It does not diminish anyone in any way!

Finally,

I loathe...Parents who play favourites and pit their children against each other. They are doing a great disservice to the next generation.

The above is a preliminary list and it will continue to evolve as I learn and grow older and hopefully wiser than I am now.


Noteworthy Remarks: Here is an excerpt from Bambino’s reaction to the post …

... We have set our level so low as human beings that 50% is a pass in most cases. If you are 50th percentile - you are average. That is good enough!! You are a good person!! So it is a given fact in life that 50% of the people are generally loathsome - so stop fretting and follow your rule number 4 (I call the golden rule) - it is very hard rule as it is circumstance and consequence driven. Anyways - The point I am trying to make is Don't go out of your way to give 100% when giving 50% of your time is good enough - because you can spend the other 50% more fruitfully with people who care 100% about you (the ones who try to be grateful and thankful).

Boys, listen to your uncle! I have now bolded the golden rule!