Stomping on Toes

Have you ever felt like some one is upset because you stomped on their toes?  I witnessed an up close and personal demonstration of this phenomenon, and it was so ugly.  Let me set the stage.  On one side, you have some one who works hard, can be a bull in a china shop at times, but has a heart of gold and shows love to every one.  On the other side, you have a group of people (all women, unfortunately) who want to do things their way, and don't want things to change at all.  You have people who haven't been pulled into the fray who don't realize what is going on, and you have side number one not realizing that he is being strung out to dry because he actually is expecting some accountability and hard work.  I know what it means to be accountable.  I am being careful in my words, since what I write here, at times, has been criticized.  In other words, I shouldn't be discussing this business on my blog.  Well, hello, I can say whatever I want.  It is my blog, and it's purpose is to express my feelings, my concerns, my thoughts and my hopes.  If you don't like it, don't read it.  If you don't like what I say, maybe I am stomping on your toes.

I am so dismayed and disappointed, especially in people who I thought were above blatant displays of mean spiritedness and personal attacks. I expected it from some.  I also expected some to hide behind others, and not personally address what should be addressed.  I was right, unfortunately. I expected the bitter old woman to be just that, but I wonder how the others can actually (and seriously) align themselves with her bitterness.  I mean, really, do you have to yell every time you open your mouth in total disgust and bitterness.  Why?  Because things are not being done the way that you think they should be done?  Most of the people who are being dragged into this mess do not have a clue of the history, or the political manuverings of a totally dysfunctional group (side 3) to interject and gain political favors from side 2 to the detriment of side 1.

So I've been designated as a total, unequivocal supporter of side number one, when nothing could be further from the truth.  The thing about me is -- when I disagree with something side number 1 says, I go directly to him.  We talk about it.  We can agree or we can disagree.  And we move on.  Side number 2 is content to sit among themselves and criticize side number 1, unrelentlessly, and on and on.  They want to tell him what to do as it impacts them.  They don't want to work hard, and they definitely don't want any change.  Change can be good.

Just ask Jesus when you get a chance.  Jesus totally upset the apple cart of his time.  I feel that side number 2 would be right there yelling on Good Friday -- Crucify him, crucify him!  Because he was speaking the truth and stomping on their toes.  But you know what Jesus did?  After he was tortured mercilessly, walked to his death, nailed to a Cross to die -- he said Lord, forgive them for they know not what they do.  I just hope I can do what Jesus did.  Because it was a totally selfless act he did for every one, love him or hate him.  I love him.  I hope, wish and pray I can follow him.  I pray for those who think they are, but act in ways that are totally un-Christ like. 

Like my favorite singer of all time says -- Christians are really hard to tolerate, I don't know how Jesus does it.   -- Bono