We are always told to stay away for 'bad people', but who are these bad people? How do we identify them? What makes them 'bad'? We often believe that bad is bad and good is good, especially when dealing with someone other than ourselves or a loved one. If, on the other hand, this question is directed at us, we always stand on the side of good. This much is expected, as an individual that wants to fit in with the norms of society we will always want to be portrayed as 'good' and if by chance we are seen as 'bad' we try to achieve a shade of gray. We try to convince every one that we are just border line. Why is this?! Is it that we ARE bad people? Or did we just make a bad choice?
Good people make good choices! Right!? Always!? What if a 'good' person make a 'bad' choice? Do they automatically become a bad person? Typical answer would be that it was just once, but what if it was a very bad choice? What then? How many bad choices before a good person is labeled as bad?
One thing I have noticed is that it is a lot easier the switch from good to bad than it is to move from bad to good. Is it that we believe, or are thought, that a bad person ONLY makes bad choices? Or are we afraid to trust a bad person? Are we so convinced that only bad cam come from them that even if there was one little good choice we come to the conclusion that the intent was of ill will. Why is it so hard to have faith in someone? Often we hope for someone to change but rarely ever give the benefit of the doubt if they are genuine in there actions.
My request form all my readers is this. Inspire!!! Be the example and an symbol of hope for all those that at times make bad choices and if they do, help them to make a better one next time. If everyone tried this for one day there would be a great change in the world.
I must conclude saying that it is my opinion that there are no 'bad' people, just 'bad' choices.!!
