Those People

Those people...

...those people who fake smile to your face then turn and talk bad about you once you walk away.

...those people who don't send you cards, gifts, even phone calls but expect the world given to them in return.

...those people who complain about everything and everyone until it is about them, then there are no complaints.

...those people who will have someone's back just because they are family or a friend even though they are doing something wrong and should instead help them to get on the right path.

...those people who make an excuse for everything they do that can be seen as wrong but in their own minds say it's ok.

...those people who lie and lie and lie some more for whatever reason or no reason at all.

...those people who never "like" or comment anything good to you on facebook but then chime in at every opportunity you make a mistake or something can be taken the wrong way to argue you on it.

...those people who buy themselves everything but turn the other way when asking for donations comes around.

...those people who only come out during election season to beat you to death with hurtful words about your choices.

...those people who claim to be Christian but never read the Bible or care what it has to say about being one.

...those people who volunteer to help you out however needed when you're feeling well then are no where to be found when you really need that help.

...those people who hurt you then tell you it's your fault or it's for your benefit.

...those people who hold their pride above everything and everyone else no matter how many people get hurt in doing so.

...those people who make a promise then rip it away when it's no longer convenient for them.

...those people who with their words say "love you" but with their actions kick you after you've already fallen down.

...those people who ask for more and more and more and different and this and that but don't even appreciate what they already have.

...those people who have no time when someone is in need but have all the time in the world to shop, party, go out to eat or watch football.

...those people who read this and think "that's so and so or so and so" pointing the finger, but never at oneself.

Don't be one of "those people." Look at this holiday season as a time to change your ways, your attitude, your heart. Reach out to those in need- whether it be the homeless, the disabled or just a family member, friend or acquaintance going through a tough time. And don't stop there. Do something nice for someone every single day. Or go through this list one by one each day and make sure you are not one of "those people".

This came to mind... the Prayer of St. Francis:

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace;

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon;

Where there is error, truth;

Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope;

Where there is darkness, light;

And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek

To be consoled as to console;

To be understood as to understand;

To be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;

And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.