Scam-Scum Inspired
You know, it's so disappointing when people lean on the side of evil.
When someone you put trust into just ends up scamming you. When someone you confide in rats on you. When you give a homeless man change, then he sexually harasses you.
Why must such people exist? What is it in them that says, you know what, fuck this person, Imma do what I want. Is it the devil? A demon? A lifetime of hurt? Of bad decisions? A failed education system?
It makes me so much MORE grateful for the good people in my life. My friends who listen. My people who care. My family who'd do just about anything for me. My support network in general. My heart gushes for them, especially in times of despair.
It reminds me why I strive to be a good person. Actually, not just good, but great. It's to make up for all the selfish, childish, bullshit people in this world. The ones who consume, use, and take what's not theirs.
I have to remind myself not to be vengeful. To let karma do its work. To sit on the side lines, and just watch. Or, what's better, just walk away all together.
Because by getting mad you play their game. They want a reaction. They want to know you're hurt. They want you to reflect their ugliness. They want the world blind.
Instead, take pity. Feel sad that that's what life is for them. It must not feel great to be them.
If you can, go a step further. Forgive, and send them love. Because they are likely the ones who need it most. Jesus would say, turn the other cheek.
Not that I'm much of a Jesus person, but pretty sure that lesson applies appropriately.
Spending the night forgiving shitty people, and being hella grateful for the good ones.
Despite some scammer scum, I had a really great day.
All my love,
G