Too much Love.

Sometimes when we give so much love, we expect the same in return. Certain respect at least, perhaps a bit more consideration, maybe even some exception.

And of course we would certainly feel dejected, if instead, we are turned the other cheek. Worse still if we have been wronged by the exact same people whom you thought would have known you better! That would certainly hurt!

So how do we protect ourself?

Well, first of all, not everyone has the same rules. Not everyone applies the "give and take" principle. Hence, when you want to give, expect no return. (More so in dollar and cents. If you want to lend money to friends or relatives only give an amount that you can afford to lose. And expect that you may not see the money or the friend again. So if it does happen that way you are prepared for the worst and can forgive and forget easily. But of course they have something to lose: your trust!)

Rule no 2: go back to rule no 1.

Ha ha! Actually, I can't think of anything else except for the above. There are many other things that we can do but nothing major. The crux of the matters lies in the above. If we can master that, life will be a lot more pleasant and will not be filled with hate.

The following saying is also totally true:
"being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect, but you have decided to look beyond the imperfection"

Yes, you get to choose to be happy. Or miserable.

And lastly my final word of advice, stay within your area of influence otherwise it's difficult to be not miserable.

Have a good week ahead peeps....

P.S. Don't forget to say a prayer for the innocence in Gaza.