Useless. As hard as I try, I feel useless. I put so much passion into what I feel is right. So much passion and love into what I believe. And I put passion into everything I do.
It gets me no where, in fact people end up hating me because I have these ideas and because I believe something they do not.
I know I'm not the only vegetarian in the world. I know I'm not the only person who cares about animals. But lately it feels like all of my friends think they are better than me, just because I think differently and I try to educate them. I dont try to shove any belief down anyone's throat. I usually have a good sense of humor about it too. I've put up with so many years of ridicule, put downs, and nasty comments. All because I care about animals, and I don't eat them.
So am I wrong? No.
Am I hurt? Yes.
And this isn't going to change. I'm trying to keep my passion for compassion. But its a battle that I will never win.
It gets me no where, in fact people end up hating me because I have these ideas and because I believe something they do not.
I know I'm not the only vegetarian in the world. I know I'm not the only person who cares about animals. But lately it feels like all of my friends think they are better than me, just because I think differently and I try to educate them. I dont try to shove any belief down anyone's throat. I usually have a good sense of humor about it too. I've put up with so many years of ridicule, put downs, and nasty comments. All because I care about animals, and I don't eat them.
So am I wrong? No.
Am I hurt? Yes.
And this isn't going to change. I'm trying to keep my passion for compassion. But its a battle that I will never win.
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remod66:
You know how a recovering alcoholic is always "recovering" and never "recovered?" It's a state of being. You're not going to "win" but you're going to keep going. Stand strong--and know that you're loved and respected.
flyer:
You are not useless. You have so much to offer the world. Keep painting. Your work is inspired and original. Keep that PMA(Positive Mental Attitude).