When it comes to snarky comments, sarcasm, and general antagonistic acts I'm a pro. I'm quick to point out the short comings of others for a good laugh. I poke mercilessly to get reactions out of people. I will do anything to be the funny one.
These are some huge things I'm having issues with. In my "be a better me" quest, I've begun to think about the things that I say and how they really effect others. Not just the laughs, but the pain behind them. I want to be able to stop this. Before every snarky comment I make, I now think before I say it. It's difficult though because I really feel like I have that little cartoon angel and devil perched on my shoulders. The devil is telling me, "yeah it's funny, go for it!" While the angel reminds me, "you know this isn't helping your quest any." It's hard to be nice! It's much easier to say the things you know people will get a chuckle out of, even if it pisses someone off. Even though I've been thinking about the things I say before I say them, I still say them. That little devil still wins out. From now on, I'm calling on Jiminy Cricket. He comes alone and reminds me to always let my conscience be my guide.
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