Tell me

Can someone please explain to me the need for people’s one-upmanship?  I mean, no matter what the conversation. there will invariably be someone who is smarter, prettier, more devout, has the best house, car, dog,( insert your favorite  noun here).  Is there some gene I am lacking that makes me care less?  I mean seriously…I know that I am not a jack-of -all trades kind of person..there are just some things that I am not capable of doing..and yet I am perfectly competent in other areas.  So what is it that makes these people want to stand and demand attention for themselves at being “better” than others?  They claim to walk the “best” path..according to whom I inquire?  Society I am told…And all of society knows what my spirit feels and how I am supposed to walk this path?  Sorry..but I have control issues(no surprise to those who read this blog on a regular basis)..it’s my path and I choose what it contains and how I practice my faith.  There are those who claim to have more knowledge about my path..and while they certainly may know quite a bit about the history of certain elements…are they in my head or feel my spirit when I am out among the stars?  I am certain they are not..so let’s say they might be half right on part of it.  I accept who I am and know that I still have much to learn.  So what is behind all the “I am top dog” mentality?  Is it conceit? Narcissism? Ignorance?  Probably some sort of a combination of any and all of the previously listed.   Whatever the issue, it’s damned annoying to attempt any conversation with such a person.  And the goddess forbid that I might actually disagree with what they have to say.  Oh my Jebus, the discussion can go in a thousand different directions and come out on the other side a totally different animal!  So what to do when one encounters such a person?  Well you could try and reason with them, but why waste your breath and energy with such stupidity? Or you could knock them the hell out(my personal favorite choice)…or just walk away because they take too much energy trying to understand their mentality.  Whatever choice you make, rest assured it will not change them or who they are, because it has become a way of life for them.  But if any of you ever find a way to head them off at the pass and shut them down before they start…just tell me..

Peace out