Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Why Is It So Easy To?

And, you're asking me? Becky said in a somewhat surprised tone. Why I never thought about it until you mentioned it first, Kerri. What's wrong? Becky asked: Who's the blame this time? Nobody's the blame, Becky; for once, can you at least give me a chance to explain my reasonings, Becky? Sure! Kerri expressed herself with both of her hands, spread apart, and then asked. Have you ever wondered why? Why what? Becky wondered. Then Kerri said. Why it's so easy to-? Okay, and you're thinking, why is it so easy to express yourself or just let it out? Becky squawked as if Kerri was across the room, but she was standing right in front of her. Yeah! Something like that, Kerri calmly whispered back to Becky as she was so busy with her current task of filing papers, not taking the time to notice the distressed look over Kerri's face. I guess it's something like that, then! Kerri folded her arms and realized this is not the right time to express herself to a co-worker who was too busy to notice her anyway. So, she too said "something like that" under her breath and walked back over to her desk. Why is it so easy to overlook someone in need of your help? When is the right time to stop what you're doing to pay attention to the needs of others? Are you too busy, or just not interested? Is it about time you asked yourself, "why is it so easy to?"

Does it really matter in my case?

"Uhh!" I felt as if I was part of this old wooden bed, woven into its smooth silk quilted fabric, unable to break free. I wondered...