I am a member of the Lions Club. I joined this club because they are a service organization. I want to serve, in whatever form that might take. But today made me rethink my desire to be a member.
Our club sold concessions at a HUGE auction today. Eight and a half hours. Hard work but fun. I enjoyed myself as I always do. Except for one thing.
One of the women helping serve can be very negative at times. Now, I like people, and can usually find something good about them, something we have in common, something I like. But today, as she often does, this woman made comments that were extremely critical, this time about one of our fellow Lions. I listened to her make petty comments as long as I could. Then my irritation overcame my better judgment. I spoke harshly to her, and then I walked away.
I immediately felt bad. But I didn't apologize.
What motivates a person to be so critical? To have such a bitter, negative outlook on life? I just don't understand.
About Me
- Mary
- Born to be a mother and grandmother - easy going, loving, kind - sorta funny, in a funny way!
3 comments:
some people are just happy being miserable
so sad how people can act! welcome to the blogging community!
You would think a volunteer would like what they are volunteering to do... I don't know what motivates people like that - why even bother to volunteer?
I stayed home yesterday from a church event for precisely the same reason. I felt guilty staying at home but at least I didn't feel like a hypocrite.
Chin up Mary and good for you for calling her on it.
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