Why Should I Care?!
By Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
Johannesburg, South Africa
July 18, 2017 7:41am CST
Why should I care if I get back to someone or not? Why do I presume that just because I have been there for someone that they will be there for me?
There are people who believe that because they are moody or mean or unhappy with life, that it gives them the right to be full of themselves or picky or decide who is worth their precious time and who is not, when people are there for them no matter what.
We all have bad days, wake up in moods. I have a terrible temper. But you know what? Most of us attempt to be decent to others! Being rude, grouchy and full of ones self is nothing to be proud about, nothing to brag about!
Like I told a friend of mine "get over yourself already!" . It's like he thinks he is the only one with problems! It is easy to be miserable, all too easy, I know, I have been there, the real challenge is to, when life is kicking you in the teeth, smile through it! Heck, even if you feel like it is a toothless grin! Keep being decent and be there for others too! That is true mettle as far as I am concerned!
So, why should I care? Well, because I just do, and thank goodness that I do, because it shows that life hasn't cost me my manners or determination to be a decent human being just yet. But like I told my friend he can just carry on being miserable and letting life get the better of him. Keep being a grouch, see who sticks around for it, people can only take so much, you know!
We all have stuff we need to deal with, things we carry, worries, daily battles. Some have it better than others, as they say, no one said life would be fair! But I will keep caring, I will keep trying to be there for others! How about you?
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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20 Jul 17
"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference."- Winston Churchill from brainy quotes. This quote sums up my feeling about this post. You definitely are expressing the right attitude! And just a side note-watch that temper
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@Neiltarquin (1062)
• Rass, Saudi Arabia
20 Jul 17
I'm not consistent and I'm not perfect but what I always do is look at things positively. No matter how bad a situation may be, I must look for a good and positive thing about it. If I do that, it's easier to take care of others.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Jul 17
@neiltarquin , that is wonderful that you always look for the good or positive in a bad situation. It could calm one down and in a way make it easier to take care of others. I am not perfect either, I need to work on my temper each day.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Jul 17
@Neiltarquin , oh no, that is a very stressful job! I know I could not handle that as a profession. I wish you all the best in handling such pressure each day. 
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@Neiltarquin (1062)
• Rass, Saudi Arabia
20 Jul 17
@bluesa me too... I need to psyche my self everyday just to control my temper. Worst thing, I'm a nurse... I really don't know why I ended up with this profession LOL
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
18 Jul 17
Yeah no on likes a grouch.
You are right and I am proud of you.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Jul 17
Thanks @TiarasOceanView . Though in a mass of contradictions I will still try to be there for that grouch. So I will row at said friend but then still check up on said friend. 
but thanks for understanding my vent 
. Though in a mass of contradictions I will still try to be there for that grouch. So I will row at said friend but then still check up on said friend. but thanks for understanding my vent 1 person likes this
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 17
I agree. I don't expect too much from others but I think it's always nice to show others that we care and appreciate them.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Jul 17
@cahaya1983 , I feel if I can be decent to someone then they could at least try to be decent too. But yes, if not, I will still try to be decent to them. :)
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
20 Jul 17
when my sister is cranky, i would ask her why she gets all things here drop down, and she says she is angry with herself. we always have this argument that why can't she contain herself if she is angry, and not involve me and my son? i always tell her, "if you are angry, get angry with yourself and exclude us and the house of your crankiness".
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@mysimplelot (1347)
• Calcutta, India
18 Jul 17
That is true you have to struggle. And people also won't care for that. But I think you will feel better if you care for others. So do not worry.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Jul 17
@mysimplelot , yes, whether it is easy or not I will keep caring about others. Even those that upset me. :)
