Frustrated by delusional people

I think I have finally arrived at what I will be wishing for on Monday. Monday is my birthday.

Every year I silently come up with a wish that I would hope to come true as a Birthday present to me! I’m sure everyone has had those moments when the candle is lit, and you are told to close your eyes and make a wish!

How many times I sat and pondered in that moment, only to be denied even the smallest idea for what I would truly wish for. Frozen in time, and thoughtlessness. Usually resulting in some physical items, like a toy, or a book, or some sports paraphernalia.

As I grew older, I would often wish for things that were not actually physical items, but instead more philosophical in nature. Good Heath, Loving relationships and friendships, Prayers for Peace, Change, Kindness…

I know, that seems rather silly! Secret wishes that no one else hears or knows about, does seem fruitless.

But, I don’t much care because it is my way of being able to wish for things that I honestly can never afford, are mostly impractical, and I don’t ever expect to happen.

A wishing well in my mind where my hopes and dreams for what I consider a better world resides.

When I started this blog, I thought it would be a great place to share my thoughts and ideas, on a wide variety of topics. I have a lot of thoughts and many ideas…

This place allows me to rant about stuff that I shouldn’t probably post on social media. When I do post philosophical or political thoughts on FB, I find that only a very few people react. I’ve probably been unfriended by a few people, but I’m too old and too opinionated at this age to give a care. I am who I am – and I believe, what I believe.

My tolerance for engaging and dealing with delusional people is running out quickly. I no longer even try to negotiate reality with them, instead mostly deflect, or just walk away frustrated. I used to try and argue or talk thru the differences in opinions, and once in a while that ended with one or both parties walking away angrier than before the conversation started.

Now when I simply walk away without saying anything, I am mostly just frustrated knowing I am allowing that person to drown in stupidity. Hey, it’s their life and their hole they are digging. I feel sorry for them, but many are just too far gone to try and save from themselves.

I used to think that with a well thought out and really great communicated message, some of the delusional could be brought back to reality. Now, I am pretty sure – far too many have always been delusional, and I just failed to recognize it.

So, come Monday when that candle is lit and I close my eyes – I’m pretty damn sure I know what I will be wishing for this year.