Life Is Hard (or maybe) Loss of Respect

Last week, while my dad was here, we went fishing. I caught a snapping turtle and it 'snapped' my rod. So, today, I took the older princesses with me to buy a new one. On the way to the mall, there was an ex-marine at one of the stop lights with a cardboard sign stating such and saying he needed work. I reached in my pocket and gave him what I had. Two fives and some coin. Luna asked me why I gave him my money. I said, "because he needed it." She then replied, "Well how come?" To which, I could only answer, "because life is hard sometimes sweetheart."

I recently lost a few 'followers' (for lack of a better description) that I had a lot of respect for and even loved in my own way. I had to re-evaluate myself and ask if I had actually done anything wrong to offend them but after review, I don't believe I actually have. Here's my points-of-view:

The first one, (and I'm leaving out names to keep them from being singled out) was prattling on about something in the media. Another family member had made a comment which was indifferent to the situation and begged no ill will. Retaliation was brutal and so I stuck up for my friend and the same person, that I had nurtured, vouched for for other communities, and even cultured the collateral damage for them on several occasions - then attacked me. It was uncalled for. I have no more respect for you. Enjoy your bed.

This second person, I thought I was really close with. We'd done several things together on and off the chain. This person was in dire need of money in the past and I helped them out with it through their bad times. Sure, I got something in return, but if not for the 'help me' plea, I would not have done it. I'm still unsure of their decision, but I looked at them as a professional so to disappear without a word was highly disappointing. I have lost a great deal of respect for your good intentions and lack of respect for me. If there was any discrepancies with something I had said or done, I felt we were on a level you could have simply asked or expressed your concerns and I would have remedied the situation as best I could. That hurt. Enjoy your solace.

I feel better with that off of my chest. Clear the air and let new air in. I really don't understand some people sometimes and perhaps I'm not meant to. Things often happen for reasons we don't see at the time. Some things are very deliberate. However cruel or disrespectful they may be. STeeM oN my peoples, and like those that were spoken of, KEEP BEING YOU.