Beware Of The BEAR (They Are Sneaky)
This bear doesn't have hair. This bear is always ready, hunkered down and ready to be released when you least expect it. This bear can find you where ever you go and whoever you are with and they can go in any direction instantly. This bear is a word, an attitude, caused by a desire, and that ever present always close by, ego. You do matter and you can make a difference. You can control this bear. Think of the stock market, a bull market goes up and a bear market is coming down we want to keep going up to the high dollars.
B oastful --- The first appearance of this bear leaps out when you are bragging, crowing, overbearing or puffed up about your possessions, abilities or achievements. My dad told me that 'it is a poor dog that will not wag his own tail.' You can and should display your gifts without being boastful. It is not appreciated to blow out someone else's candle so yours will shine brighter. The idea at WAU is to help others light their candle and keep it lit.
E nvy ---- This is a long pointed claw that can keep you from being satisfied regardless of what you have and who has what you want. You keep squirming around trying to get comfortable but you decide you have to change the situation. You have the gift of choice at this point you should get busy making yourself enviable. We at WAU have a perfect weapon to fight off envy by using all of the available tools to be a great success and change your life. Rise above your pain of envy. Enjoy the success of your family and community.
A rrogant ---- Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities. Speaking down to your peers as a matter of self declared fact. Holier than thou.
R ude ---- offensively impolite or ill-mannered. Saying or doing an ugly word or action which makes another person uncomfortable unnecessarily or for your own benefit. This can happen intentionally or by accident but end with the same result. If you have nothing to say, don't let everyone know it by talking.
The BEAR is always lurking just behind your lips or even a subtle action. Be aware and do not let it out. Have a good day and cause joy.
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Very neatly put. I have encountered a few bears and I understand why I just don't know how they get gratification on seeing another human in such distress. I get it your the Alfa male and you want the world to know your bigger better and smarter. Every time I leave an Alfa male situation i feel like going into hibernation and staying there. Iv often wondered how a bear feels after acting like well a bear. Do they set alone and feel great about making a fellow weaker man want to kill himself or do they actually feel remorseful for their own actions? I may never know but I do know how the little guy feels...
Well, it takes all kinds to make a world. The people who fall prey to the bear on the receiving end could feel hurt, stupid, not worthy, what am I doing in this group, this person is much better off than me, 'I'll never fit in here. The person who has released the bear on someone, unless he is a narcissist or just a plain bully who enjoys
taking all of the creases out of your enthusiasm, I like to think has or will have remorse and will shrink like a violet when they are found out. The receiver, here in Georgia would or should respond with, 'well, bless your heart,' and walk away or change the subject if you are compelled to remain. The inflictor will usually either externally or internally or both feel defeated because you are not impressed. I am probably talking too much, but that has never stopped before. Actions often speak louder than words. I bought a fake Rolex once for $250 and flashed it around to show it off. I was sitting in a tavern one evening while attending a Zig Zigler Seminar in Dallas and trying to impress this young lady sitting next to me also from the seminar and, of course, we were discussing what a great seminar it was. A stranger walked in and came up to me and said 'I have been watching you and I think we have met before.' 'Really?' Yes, I think we met at a fake Rolex convention.' I turned red and excused myself and left. I had tried to be something that I am not and got penalized for it. The next day in the seminar, that young lady wouldn't even speak to me, the bragger, the faux wealthy, gentleman. My advice, be who you are. "those without love for their team members have nothing." Or, something like that.
Wow.... everyone has their 'thinker' on today!
Exceptionally well written piece! Thank you for this thought provoking post
Shaunna
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Thank you Frank - well written :)