Remember Yourself

Wow! Good sleep last night. Was out a little late for dinner and a movie with friends before the day shifts started and I just played catch up. Feel much better getting out of bed today.
How about the Bowl game? I am really starting to like the NFL. It is like watching the super modified football players! 300 lbs and can move like a cat. Amazing really.
Something that I see quite a bit is people letting themselves get shit on, for lack of a better term. (This includes myself) Being too nice almost. I am all for helping others as best as I can, and whenever I can, but you have to draw the line when it starts to look like someone/group is taking advantage of your kindness.You know, more takey then givey.
Over the past while I have been helping out some people that are clearly forgetting that they, themselves, need to be treated as well as they are treating others. I know there is some surrounding circumstances that cloud up their perspective of what is going on, but in the end you can not help out anyone if you are hurt yourself. You must keep this in mind, especially when some of those people that you are trying to help, depend on you.
As hard as it may seem sometimes, some people need to be left to fight things out on their own. This can, with my personal experience, pretty much permanently cut you off from this person. But in the end, it is better for the both parties involved.
You know that saying if you love someone, set them free. If they come back to you, it was meant to be? It is a great quote/saying I believe. BUT! If they are coming back to shit on you like a dirty pigeon, take care of yourself and move on. They are not worthy of your precious time.
My mom, aunty, and a scrappy fella that is like a second father to me, Bill Shore, have this saying when referring to people. It is simple. "They are good people." It truly embodies what I look for in family, friends, acquaintances, and others that I frequently cross paths. Among other things, a common characteristic of these "good people" is that they work hard and make both small and large sacrifices for those around them. The people they care about. These sacrifices are not asked, or requested by the receivers, but are just done because they need to be, and because they help that person out. They are then returned in the same fashion when the need arises. It happens pretty much subconsciously amongst "good people". They just help out without a thought.
Don't let the pigeons build up a pile of crap on ya.
Always remember to take care of yourself. The "good people" in your life will always be there to remind you to. Just make sure you do your best to listen, no matter how hard it is. The truth sometimes stings a little.

"Good people" are willing to pick you up and carry you. Even when their own legs are not working. They find a way.

In the end you will come out the other side better and stronger for it. Life is a series of challenges continuously linked together. Testing you mentally, physically, and emotionally. You should grow and become stronger, faster, smarter, and more compassionate, from every obstacle life puts in your way. No matter how big or small. You WILL CONSTANTLY be evolving into a better person each moment of each day, for the rest of your life. Keep your head up and a smile on your face:) - Carpe Diem