Tell Me Lies

"Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." - Erica Jong

How many times have you asked someone what you should do about something when you already knew in the depths of your soul what the correct course of action was? It's actually kind of silly because no matter what anyone says, the facts of the situation will not change. Your true friends will tell you what you know to be the right answers. The ones who don't care will tell you the beautiful lies that your heart craves. 

"Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them." - Lou Holtz

Some people revel in the misfortunes of others. Your troubles are fodder for their entertainment. If you are so insecure that you need accolades from the other failures surrounding you, you will get what you deserve. Don't let anyone make you feel less than the beautiful human being you are.

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss

When you are authentic, you can be assured that those who stick around are the ones who really care about you.

Always Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Venomous critters are adept at hiding from view. You may not be aware of their existence until they strike. This makes me think of betrayal. The heart of a betrayer remains hidden until the time they choose to sink their venomous teeth into your soul/life/support system. They blend in with their surroundings. In other words, they appear as a friend - laughing with you, pretending concern over your life, inserting themselves into your surroundings...

Even though these creatures exist, we must still go about our daily lives and reach out to others; trusting. Even though there may be venomous critters on my bike trail, I will continue to ride and deal with them when they rear their heads. The alternative sucks.