If you loose your mind, come back.
Some things in this life come with warning labels. Because somewhere along the way someone out there was caught off guard, so much so that they probably sued the maker of the offending object or product. Maybe their motives were money, or maybe they were doing their part to save the human race, one extremely hot coffee at a time.
Objects and products are easily placed into categories... hot/cold/danger/not safe in the bath tub, and ultimately any given product is in the hands of the consumer. They've been warned, and it's up to them to open any given dangerous product and use it as they see fit.
People that you encounter along your way, do-not come equipped with warning labels. It would be nice if some did, but depending on the day you're having, is probably for the best. Because unlike these boxes we as the consumer choose to open, we humans are made up of complex energy roaming freely about this planet. So what to do, when you encounter another person, whom you wished came with a disclaimer of sorts?
All that you can do... remember your roots. As my girl Ani Difranco says, "Self-preservation is a full-time occupation." This past week behaviors of people around me had me questioning myself, and I even let it overlap into this week as well (and it's only Tuesday!) Well, shame on me. I know who I am, and what I stand for, and I have more common sense than to play with fire. People may not come attached with warning labels, but I come attached with solid beliefs. No sense in questioning yourself, there's people out there already filling that role. Sometimes you're all you've got.... best to surround yourself with fierce idealisms of those before you... whom walked a mile in your platform shoes.
"Life knocked me off my platforms
So I pulled out my first pair of boots
Bought on the street at astor place
Before New York was run by suits
And I suited up for the long walk
Back to myself
Closer to the ground now
With sorrow
And stealth"- Ani Difranco
Babies aren't able to read warning labels, so make sure to keep an eye out for them.
