Be Careful Whom You Offend

       

       One thing I’ve learned in this world is that there are people who are easily (and quickly) offended—and many of them, when offended may not forget. Some of them, when slighted, can be brutal and fatal. Like this news that went viral recently, a man was mauled and killed by a group of young men and women just because he accidentally bumped one of these young men. Now, what kind of animal are you when you are willing to maim and kill just because somebody’s shoulder grazed your own shoulder?

       One sarcastic political post in social media from you and you’ll get a lot of people riled enough to threaten your life. Although, most of these people are trolls who are paid to do just that, harass and intimidate those who aren’t on their side. 

       Then, there are these people who once you offend them,  slightly or in a grave manner will make it their life’s mission to see that you always suffer, never mind if you’re trying to make amends or just trying to be invisible. They will pull you down once they hear that you’re trying to get up, sabotage you when you’re trying to create something, they will always make sure you doubt your own abilities and capacities and make sure that you’re always low-spirited and distressed and will always push you to the brink of giving up. 

       So next time you walk down the street, make sure that you hit or bump no one, or when you post something in social media, make sure your post isn’t that relatable, meaning, some of your friends will think you’re being sarcastic or critical about them and will start thinking of how to make your life insufferable. Be wary of words that come out of your mouth, lest you offend somebody that has the capability to torment you.

       You're lucky if you're made of sterner stuff? What if you're not?