Bash-ful Ones

          Why can't we just be happy for other people’s achievements, however small they are? The fact that it is considered by somebody as an accomplishment makes it important for them. Somehow, we just find it in ourselves to bash them anyhow. Are we that mean and self centered that we see fit to criticize almost anything there is happening around us? It is not forbidden to have an opinion but to pass judgement even if it’s not warranted is a bit too much.

         Some people just find it worthwhile to criticize others to the extreme. It doesn’t mean that if we can, that we definitely should. Is it a sign of self assurance, or inferiority or is it just plain ignorance, that we continue to do it. Does it make us a better person and designed to make us feel better about ourselves? Or are we such great individuals that we are given the sublime power to judge others as we see fit.

      Some find it worthwhile to bash others because they feel bored and have nothing else good going for them. They find it fun and enjoyable to do. It is also used as a tool to divert attention to others and less on themselves. Such a cowardly act that victimizes the less fortunate ones. Maybe some equate it to power. The more mean they are the more powerful they project themselves to be. Or is it a sign of weakness that they need a mask for others not to pounce on them. Envy is such a strong deathly word, one of the six sins that we try not to possess. Though it’s one of the main reasons why bashing and acute judgments are passed. Put others down so they can emerge on top. It’s a dirty ploy but people do engage in it from time to time. To get ahead of their competitors, sometimes even their friends. It’s a doggy dog world out there, some may say. But do we literally have to be dogs and act like one to have a wonderful and fulfilled existence. Well even dogs have lovable traits that we can learn from.

         Bashers will never stop at anything to get us. So how do we deal with them? Ignore, ignore and ignore. Nothing good comes out stooping to their level. Prove them wrong in your own subtle way. Show others that you are indeed the bigger, wiser, and the more decent one. Just have it in your mind that in a way you are bringing them joy in bashing you. Think of it as a sort of charity work. Be patient with them. Patience is a great virtue. They will wear out in time and their sharp words will dull. Their demeanor will become old news to you. And you will be remembered as the triumphant one. For the bash-ful ones, well karma is real. Contentment, respect and, kindness will bring great happiness to everyone. They are not for sale and I believe there is no shortage whatsoever. They are up for grabs if you wish to possess them. Bashing others won’t bring you any good. It will just bring you despair. It won’t merit you a gold star but a lasting bad taste in others people’s mouths. It will not bring you success but it will drag you down even beneath the one you were so keen to degrade. In the end we should ask ourselves..., was it all worth it?