While Facebook can be a wonderous thing, it can also be a bit overwhelming. Case in point, I got a friend request from someone I've known since I was 12 years old. Before ultimately ignoring her request, I spent some seriously introspective hours contemplating what it would be like to include this person in my life again. Ultimately, the answer was no, life is short, bullshit is deep and I enjoy being happy. This person doesn't make me happy -- she/he makes me sad/upset/concerned.
I could go into all the reasons why I ignored the friend request, but really, truly, those reasons are far more personal and gut-wrenching than I care to think about. Not having them in my life is not a hardship for me, in fact it is peaceful.
So I'm letting that sleeping dog lie. I am glad to just have let it all go -- much like the shredding of this past week.
2 comments:
Oi, most poignant and observant. Knowing whereof you speak, I must applaud: well said. I can't say I agree with the philosophy that the absence of suffering is the greatest peace, but it sure beats the presence of suffering (unless, of course, you're into that kind of thing).
I do try to avoid the presence of suffering if at all possible. While I know that some suffering comes with living life itself, avoiding extra crazy is my solace.
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