Everyone has their own set of concepts. Life is full of concepts and experiences. These concepts just happen to be mine. Life is like a VCR but there is no rewind button.
First, we will talk about family. Some people still have both parents and some don't. When you dont share a bond with your parents, that's a hurt feeling. The bond may not be there due to: abuse, neglect, drug-addicted or alcoholic parents and that's detrimental to a child.
Its hard for a child to fill that void. They may become a gang member because they are seeking attention or simply because they want to feel like they are a part of something. In some cases, they may join the armed forces for that sense of being close to others. As adults, they may repeat the same behavior that they endured as a child.
I'm going to discuss several different topics. Basically, every concept is about a form of ignorance. Some people tend to be very ignorant so I thought I would discuss the many ways that show just how high people think their IQ might be without measuring it.
People tend to change when they get married. The scriptures say: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. You cant argue with the bible. But people don't really know the meaning of that scripture.
God honors marriage. This is a fact. But God doesn't honor ignorance. People get married and think that they can give all the advice in the world. If a person tells you their problems, you shouldn't try to use the whole "I'm married, so I know what I'm talking about" idea to try to give them advice, especially if you are having martial problems. Keyword is TRY.
This is my favorite concept right here. Some people think that they never do anything wrong. You can tell this specific person that they have hurt your feelings but that goes in one ear and out the other.
This person gives you a sarcastic apology because they have a big ego and they thrive on the emotional pain of others. This is their coping mechanism. Even though they won't admit it, they cry sometimes. You will never see it. But they do.
How many times do we hear this: Every action doesnt require a reaction. If I had to count, I would probably be rich. But life is short and you only get one so only pay attention to what's important.
I don't have time to be out here starting fights about somebody saying this, that and the third about me. I'm not violent and unless I'm provoked, I dont put my hands on people. As a black woman in America, it irks me when I see black people do stupid s***. Sorry, no filter.
I am tired of seeing black women fighting over a no-good man. One of you either gets hurt or killed while he is somewhere chilling with another woman. Sitting behind prison bars all because you were too busy falling for the same bs he told the other woman.
I am tired of seeing black men fighting over a no-good woman. She must have had some magic, I'm gonna keep it pleasant, for ya'll to be fighting. She didnt have to feed you bs, she fed u both something else. Catch my drift?
To end my story, I say this: The only person in this world that you can be is yourself. Live your life so that you know what to expect.
About the Creator
Nerissha Hunt
I am a unique writer who thinks outside the box. My writing is based on experience.
I write to inform and educate others about the real world because life is not a fantasy. So, when you read my stories, expect nothing less than the truth.
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