I too used to assume the worst about people. Assuming the worst and paranoia did not a happy Rob make. However, pleased to say that these days, I always try to assume that only good things were intended , and more often than not I'm right. Unfortunately, this only works in close, personal situations; as much as I try to assume the best of the bastards that have been running this shit show, its just not possible. But I do assume that I'll be OK in the end, whatever happens, there's not point in being negative about it all, though it is s truggle sometimes.
ha,ha...anybody who is in the trades, esp this auto mechanic, has eschewed 'assuming' forever and a day, after being bitten in the arse once too many times...ya can't bs any repair job or human,alas
I too used to assume the worst about people. Assuming the worst and paranoia did not a happy Rob make. However, pleased to say that these days, I always try to assume that only good things were intended , and more often than not I'm right. Unfortunately, this only works in close, personal situations; as much as I try to assume the best of the bastards that have been running this shit show, its just not possible. But I do assume that I'll be OK in the end, whatever happens, there's not point in being negative about it all, though it is s truggle sometimes.
Good post, good advice, good words.
I loved that post about your neighbors... I told you, it got me all teary! Quite a beautiful bit of writing, yeah.
You're right, of course... We don't NEED any more negative crap that we've already GOT!!! Cheers, and HNY. :)
A lot of this depends on how you were brought up and by whom. This is then exacerbated by who you're surrounded by during this time and after.
ha,ha...anybody who is in the trades, esp this auto mechanic, has eschewed 'assuming' forever and a day, after being bitten in the arse once too many times...ya can't bs any repair job or human,alas