August 24, 2012
Sorry KISS. I've got nothing to lose? You're wrong on this one. In life, there is always something to lose. Something you put at risk. Whether it's a value, a virtue, an emotion...any time you are invested in something...you have something to lose.
I keep going back to advice or teaching. If you always give away your advice, or teach your lessons...the recipients tend to not value what you have given them. People tend to put higher value on things, ideas, and people they are actually vested into...
I try do be a good citizen, a compassionate friend and family member.
It's time to look at things a little different. When being a part of society and I want to engage in something or someone, maybe I need to start evaluating what the counterpart is risking as well.
We never fully do something for no reason. We help our friends because we hope it feeds the relationship and that, to some degree, our friends appreciate the help. But how many times have I helped others...only to be hurt when the effort isn't appreciated.
I need to keep thinking about this. Blogging about it. There's something to this way of thinking that will bring about a deeper sense of happiness and joy. Only invest in things where others are equally vested.
I'll write more on this subject. At least until I learn my lessons. And, I for one, will value the process of figuring out what is to lose before taking on something new.
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