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| Stinky stuff |
This week, I've witnessed a person in denial. That doesn't mean a river in Egypt. Being unaware of our character issues is understandable.
Denial isn't that. For more on this distinction, please read here. It's active opposition to issues that require change, either in our thinking or both.
She uses cutting, derogatory comments towards those who differ with her. The problem is always with the other person. Recently she's been called on this issue.
Her response? Making like a cat and fleeing for her part in the problems she has with others. (Did you like my sly reference to cats and fleas?) For her, leaving solves everything.
It remedies nothing.
The results of her derision, judgment of others and lack of courtesy follows her. She lives a lonely existence without knowing a loving and supportive community. Her situation reminds me of the following lines by Edgar Guest:
Like calls to like, we are met by the traits we show
Where love will find a friend, hate will find a foe.
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| You'll have to use your imagination, to follow the story. You'll want to combine the first picture with this one, to get the proper image. |
A father fell asleep on the family couch.
The missus and kids had fun while he was zonked out. Limburger cheese was rubbed under his nose. It was mashed into his mustache.
He awakes with a start.
He sniffs. "This living room stinks," he says. To the kitchen he goes, wanting coffee to arouse him in a better fashion.
Plagued by the smell, he seeks relief outside. He ambles to the front porch of his country home. Gazing upon the orchards, he inhales deeply.
He gags, confronted by the strong, foul odor. Not aware of the source, he roars, "That settles it, the whole world stinks!"
Of course the problem was right under his nose.
Please, have a great and grateful weekend.
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