Sep 07
Matter of Choice
There is a difference between being subservient
to other people's wishes, demands or expectations,
due to fear, low self esteem or personal gains of sorts
than ''choosing'' to do so ''willingly and with understanding''
and with a charitable purpose in mind
such as display of affection, helping someone in need
or just to fulfill a wish of theirs.
In the first instance one searches for reasons or excuses
to justify and substantiate their actions to themselves
in order to feel good about them
often interpreting them as "necessary sacrifices"
while in the second instance one feels contented
and thoroughly satisfied, much the way we feel
when we put aside willingly our needs or priorities
for the benefit of a loved one, whether a child, a partner,
a parent or a best friend.
Orion
