So someone who is nasty gives up their right to expect any generousity form me.
I concur. And I think I finally actually believe that is true as well.
So, does it then follow that someone who is nasty to me – who treats me poorly – gives up the right to expect me to be happy to see them? Of course.
And also gives up the right to expect me to be kind to them? Yes, I think that is also the case.
But does that mean I am allowed to be unkind? As in, I can be unkind – express my anger at my treatment with a One Finger Salute perhaps – and not feel that I am a terrible person?
I don’t seem to be able to give myself that.
And yet, I think it is entirely reasonable.
If I passed that Halfman and he was on fire, I would stop, put it out, get him some help.
But when I pass him and he smiles at me with that smile that expects me to be happy to see him, well I think it’s ok to be less than polite.
But clearly I am working hard at believing this for some reason.
I wish I was a meanie: maybe I would be more accepting of my humanity then?
1000 days 