a little note on the choices we make
When I think something is bad, immoral, unethical, harmful, evil - or whatever may apply - I neither do it in private or in public. I don’t just adhere to this rule of not doing it when I’m by myself, I also don’t do it when I’m with others, regardless of whether they might do that thing and would think it’s more comfortable for them when I partake as well.
That’s what’s at the core of living within my own moral boundaries and values. Yes, it might be difficult at times or offend people, but at least I neither feel like a hypocrite nor a coward. I stay true to myself and my behavior aligns with what I expect from myself and how I wish others lived. I cannot force anything they don’t want on them, but I can lead by example and enforce my own boundaries. Do what you want, but I will not do it.
You compromising on your understanding of what’s right and wrong simply to appease others and not stand out is sad. You are betraying yourself and what you stand for for very little, temporary gain, and you rob others of being challenged and inspired.
It also makes me wonder if you really stand behind what you preach; if you truly think something is cruel and unacceptable, you would not try to find loopholes to still keep doing that thing, and then pointing fingers as to who made you do it or what exception counts.
No more excuses pointing at what others are doing, how your behavior has no impact and how hopeless or hard it is. Hard things are worth doing. It’s time that you show some respect to yourself and stop putting off making some decisions and sticking to them.
Your trust in yourself erodes when you keep making promises to yourself you don’t keep. Aren’t you fucking sick of seeing other people live the way you want to? You don’t have to feel inadequate, guilty, jealous or like a hypocrite in their presence. You can avoid feeling like you have to justify yourself if you commit even for just a month and go from there. Take inspiration from the people you admire and ask them for help. Find your own path that’s similar to theirs if that’s what works.
You made yourself do that. Take someone accountability for your actions. You have a choice every time.
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