PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE
It happened all of a sudden, someone I could barely know was in dire need of a place to pass the night, well he was not really a total stranger but then since the whole thing went unexpected, then I guess he was a stranger after all. It was weekend and I went for our weekly service at church and when I got back home with my brother we found this guy outside our place, he looked stranded and I was surprised to see him and I was also curious to know why he was at our place at that time too. Well, we invited him in and of course I asked him what was wrong.
He began his story which all felt so real and I had compassion on him and told my brother we should let him spend the night at our place and he'd go back home the next day. He said he used his mother's money for something personal and they are angry with him because the money was quite huge. He made the whole thing sound so good and that made me felt like his parents were overreacting only for me to find out that he actually stole the money from his mother's shop.
I was so mad at myself for letting him stay because I also ended up lending him some of the little cash I've saved for quite some time because he promised to give it back once he settles his mother. The saddest part was that this wasn't the first time something of such happened but then I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt and see if he can at least amend his ways. But then it was clear that he was still the guy that he always has been. Well, there was something about him though, he was grateful but then I think he just couldn't overcome the part of him that steals.
I do know that people can be unpredictable sometimes and so when they act this way it's not something new to me. The fact that he collected some money from me without paying back as he promised was not the part that hurt, it was the fact that he avoided me after that day that made me unhappy but then I understand that he might be feeling guilty and that's why he must have behaved that way. People can be ungrateful sometimes and it's not new because I do know that at some point in my life I too must have been ungrateful to someone so I don't like to care too much when others are not being grateful but of course it is something good.
In this life I do believe that a mistake that I make shows that anyone can also make them but then the once I don't and others do, it means it's possible for them not to also make them. Like someone said, always put yourself in people's shoes if you want to understand them better because it can be easy to be the judge of others but not ourselves. Ever since that incident I don't let things get to me too much especially one that I can't control, I just try to help when it is in my ability to and also when I feel like I should, that way it's easy not to get disappointed when someone is ungrateful to for what I've done for them.
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It is always too bad that kind people always fall victim to wickedness of people. I’m glad you won’t go beyond your capacity to rescue people again.
That's not really what I meant though, I'm going to go out of my way as long as it's in my ability but then since it's in my ability I won't feel bad when people become people and are ungrateful.
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I feel most of the betrayals happen just for money. Sometimes I feel we should try to avoid money transactions between friends and in most cases, we lose a friend at the end. Whatever it's a lesson for you and hope that you will be more careful from facing such kind of thing in the future.
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Yeah it's more nice if we avoid money transaction to those we hold dear. That situation only thought me how to give without expecting anything in return, sometimes we expect too much from people we help and that's what brings about disappointment.
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Hi my friend.. I've learned to become somewhat 'street-wize' to the selflish and inconciderate out there, whilst at the same time never losing my compassion. I do agree with you as well with regards to the need to try and put yourself into another's shoes. Keep well and thanks for sharing.
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Good day friend 🥰.
I do believe that if we put ourselves in others shoes always it will help us to make better decisions.
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You did your bit with a clear mind, his deciding to play on your intelligence as it seems, is on him. Don't let the likes of him change who you are, keep on helping or being kind when you can.
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Not at all, the more they do those things, the more I want to do more because I won't ever support people that are not compassionate because of people's ungratefulness.
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That's a good resolve.
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Yes sis, I know right, I would be wrong to do otherwise 🤗.
This is the most annoying part, the way some people construct lies, it sounds better than the truth. I'm just glad he didn't cause you guys any harm, for someone to sleep at your place overnight with that kind of attitude, a lot could have happened.
Though I try not to judge people, circumstances have a way of bringing the worst out of people but I still believe in actions and consequences, just because a situation is pushing a person towards a wrong path doesn't mean they have to take the part, we always have a choice.
I like the way you are trying as much as possible to view the situation positively, instead of thinking negative of the man but at the same time you need to be cautious of your compassion because people these days tends to take advantage of it. It wouldn't hurt to be a little more careful about who you show kindness to.
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Sure, I would be cautious but that is not going to stop me from doing what I know is right. I just wish people can just keep bringing the best out of themselves.
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