A means to an end and an end to means.

When I have days like yesterday

I pretend I'm in places like this

and that mean people don't exist

in these appealing places.

But alas,

mean people are everywhere.

It makes me strengthen my resolve to

fight down the natural Mandy

who wants to call people out

on their shenanigans bc I feel they deserve it,

and quiet my impatience and frustration when

I feel wronged.

It would make me feel really good

if you guys would join me

in declaring that you will choose your behaviour

to be respectful and kind to your fellow humans

whether you are in the right or the wrong.

This isn't to say that we can't stand up for what we believe in

or that we shouldn't defend ourselves/family/freedom

but just that we will do so as mature, responsible adults

no matter how the opposition chooses to conduct themselves.

I don't think that's too crazy.

And if we set the example,

maybe it will influence those around us to do the same!

And then slowly, bit by bit

meanness will be eradicated!

.....

or at least it'll just make me feel better.



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