Being Let Down....But Remembering It's Okay

Out of all the feelings in this world, there is nothing worse then being let down. Pretty much almost anything can let you down I guess; movies, films, that new cafe on 72/9....your new dress which you bought online that just doesn't look quite as good on you as it does the model.

In my case, I am almost always let down my people. In my opinion this is the worst kind of way to be let down - because if you were really pumped for that third Hunger Games movie and you walked out yawning blessing the gods that the 2.5 nightmare was over than chances are you'll get over it pretty quick.

I'm beginning to think the reason I am constantly let down by people is because I have such high expectations. I expect people to be these amazing, loving, caring creatures which they just....aren't. I expect people to mean what they say....I expect people to have good intentions......I expect people to be understanding and compassionate and respectful. But they just aren't..... Not all the time at least.
When people let you down, despite you thinking 'No, this times its different. He/she is so genuine in what they said. I believe them' remember to take a deep breathe, and roll that person right off your shoulder. It's their problem not yours. Don't regret investing yourself  into them or hanging off every word they ever said to you. All you can do in this world is love and experience and most importantly LEARN.

Learn from other mistakes. Identify the ugly creatures within them which may have caused you pain and remember not to repeat that behavior with anyone else. Remember that it's actually kind of okay. At least you know that that person just wasn't for you...or wasn't genuine in their word....and probably doesn't deserve to be in your life.... so they probably did you a favor...plus made you that little bit stronger (in the words of my girl Xtina).
Remember to love and understand I guess - at the end of the day its all that gets us by.

Love,
A