I am not a Monster

I love quotes, especially ones that make you think.  I just read this one today by Karen Maezen Miller.  "Every conflict is fought in self-defense.  So when you're having a disagreement, ask yourself what you're defending."

Last night someone said something to me that hurt me and made me mad at the same time.  I am going to do a little ranting right here and now and then it is over.  I do not believe in holding a grudge, revenge, belittling others, etc.  In fact I try to stay out of other people's business.  What am I defending?  I am defending my right to live my life with whoever I choose and when I choose.  If I choose to live alone, that is my right, no one else.

I have enough issues of my own so here goes:

I am not a monster!

I have no need to break an old man's heart!

I am not mean!

I have the right to find someone who sweeps me off my feet just like he does. 

Only I have walked in my shoes.  No one else carries the scars and heartaches I carry.

I have only one desire, to live out the rest of my life in love and harmony with all and that includes with my accusers.  Life is much too short to live any other way.  Trust me, I have seen a lot of sadness and hardships and refuse to succumb to remarks made by others.  I will live my life as best fits me.  Stay out of my business.

Now go and have a good life.  I am going to.