In
life, many of us encounter all sorts of situations when it comes to relationships
(such as friends, acquaintances of any
sort, collaborators, etc.) - some of them really fill our hearts with joy & sincere gratitude, but others manage to bring along a deep and heavy sense
of disappointment and a very bitter taste (especially
when you walk the extra mile in helping or supporting them, & they don’t even
recognize it…they act like you owe them something, but in reality it is the
other way around).
So, in the light of these concepts, below I’m sharing with you a text which carries
a lot of wisdom, trusting that by doing so it could shed some light upon few essential
life matters. Observe and absorb appropriately.
Life findings
"It
took me a while to understand and accept…
That
not everyone who smiles at you truly likes you;
That
not everyone who compliments you truly appreciates you;
That
not everyone who approves of you truly agrees with you…
That
not everyone who listens to you truly understands you or is really interested
in your fate.
That
too few people sincerely rejoice in your successes, and that their frustration
and their envy often lie behind the displayed joy…
That
many of the benevolent faces that people display in public are, in fact, masks
and that many of their positive feelings are just skillfully played feelings…
That
you are gossiped by those who know you the least and you are judged by those
who are more immoral than you…
That
nothing is free in the world and that very few people offer you something
without waiting for something else in return (without having hidden interests).
That
too few people voluntarily extend a helping hand to you, without you having to
ask them…
That
many show compassion and kindness only in the eyes of the world, when in
reality they are indifferent and just interested in showing a public image of a
generous person (in fact, all is only about them, and never about you, even though they pretend to be your friend/s - more like a colorful façade strategically placed).
That
not everyone who says he forgives really does it and that some never forgive,
they even hide their hatred behind their smiles.
That
some people immediately forget the good you did to them, but they will reproach
you endlessly the most insignificant mistake.
That
today you can mean everything to someone, and in an instant you can become
nobody even if you didn't do anything wrong; when you no longer serve their
purposes they become indifferent, cold and mean (and that is the moment when such individuals show their real character, their true colors).
It
took me a while to fully understand and most than anything to accept these missing truths, but from
the moment I accepted them my life became much easier. ”
After all, keeping in your circle only the nice, honest, compatible, positive, supportive, respectful and gentle people is a sign of practical wisdom. Choose wisely!
In life, if the respect and appreciation are
mutual then the efforts would be equal.
