Sponge Bob

I have realized that when people around me feel jovial and carefree, I'm the one who mellows down. And at times that these people are down (this includes my family, friends, and loved ones), I'm the one who tells them to have the courage. These are the times I give them pep talk and tell them some wise words and other foods for thought. During the times they feel down, i'm the one they talk to. Like a sponge, I'm the one with whom they pour their sadness, negativities into.

It's not that I'm complaining or ranting about. It's just one of the realizations that come to me now. Now that I have to pacify people, look after them, and make them feel "whole" again (ha! such cheesy choice of words)

But then, this also made me realize when to be or not to be a sponge.Hindi ko pwedeng pagsabayin ang pagiging negative ko, at ang pagsalo ko ng negative energies. This spells trouble...and of course, self-destruction.

Anyway, becoming a sponge brings something positive too. I feel grateful that people around me trust me with their feelings, thinkings and all. This makes me feel that I'm doing a great job as a friend.

But then, I have to watch out for those constant ramblers. The ones who constantly, and frequently rant, each and every God-given day.

Hmm...I feel bad that I have to think of a particular person who's just like this..but then, I can't help it. I'm just human, after all:(

Anyway, negative people, and the negative energies they emit...I think I really need to become more immuned and more patient in dealing with them.

I'll be needing my very own zen fountain in the days to come:)