Ramblings of Rick Rockhill. Pet Food Nutrition Industry Veteran. Public Speaker. Student of life, doing what I love. Following my passions and that which inspire me. Advocate for the health benefits of the human-animal bond, animal nutrition, animal advocacy, awareness of prescription drug abuse and the fentanyl crisis. Home is Palm Springs, California, USA.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Of Being Stupid...
-Rick Rockhill
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21 comments:
First of all, you're being too hard on yourself, and secondly, you happen to be human Mr. Perfectionist. Alls you can do is apologize if you have to, and move on dude. It'll be okay.
Guess what, you're gonna do something stupid again in your life most likely. It just happens. I f*ck up all the time! AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH!!
oh Rick we all stick our foot in our mouth at one time or another....hasnt your friend ever heard to err is human, to forgive is devine???dont be so hard on yourself.
Hah! That old problem of "open mouth, insert foot" has visited me on numerous occasions. Somehow though, I find it really comforting to know I'm not alone but rather, I'm with some pretty good company, Rick. YOU! Makes me feel mucho better that way. I hate being the only one who does dumb things like that ya know.
I think it's called "Being Human". :) I'm sorry that you lost a friend over it though.
And also-you're so not stupid!!!!
I am the queen of "open mouth insert foot" On my wedding rehearsal night I told my maid of honor that her boyfriend was a loser, and then on my wedding day I had to deal with him all day.
we all have those moments. own those feelings and do it different the next time the situation pops up again.
It's all a part of life, hon...Big hugs!
We ALL make dumb mistakes and say the wrong thing. Even the most eloquent, compassionate person can get caught up in a moment and say the wrong thing.
It IS about being human, Rick, and I think that more sensitive we usually are to people's feelings and reactions, the worse it feels when we misfire. We have to believe that we've done all we can to put the damage right, but we also need to show ourselves some compassion, too.
We are NOT perfect!
Been there. Where is that trap door when you need one? Forgive yourself, though. In the scheme of things, it's just not that important. Instead, remember the multitude of kindnesses you've extended to others. :)
i think we can all identify with this. i don't know anyone who hasn't had a moment like this. as long as you can say you learned a lesson and have not repeated the mistake i don't think you can ask any more of yourself.
I agree with Mags, It's all part of being human. Even the best and brightest among us have those moments.
I can break out in an instant cold sweat just thinking about some of the predicaments my mouth has got me. It is comforting to see that even you, Rick, can commit such faux pas.
Oh yeah, "visual clues," what's that? I just steamroller in there.
LoL!
It's hard when the stupidity causes you to be so uncomfortable you lose a friend because of it. But I honestly believe there is a reason for everything. So the best advice I can give myself is to move on. And remember, there are no mistakes in life, only lessons learned.
Don't beat yourself up, Rick. You're human, just like the rest of us. We all wish we could take back words and actions.
Human nature, only you will dwell on it.
I guess it's one of those situations that teach us the age old lessons of life.
If someone can say they've never done something stupid in their life, well, they just did.
I hope your emotional release helped you ease the memory of that night.
But don't be too hard on yourself. we've all had those moments of what the heck?
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I have room in my mouth for both feet and that is where you will usually find them :)
Don't fret too much, Rick. To err is human after all.
I think we have all done that. well...of course not me...hehe :)
no, just human nature, we are not perfect. At least you have broken through a barrier of some sort.
give yourself a break. xo
Yep, I concur: human nature.We all stumble there every now and then despite best of intensions. Part of the learning curve and you are never too old to learn.
Knowing that YOU can make a gaff makes me forgiving of others. Thank you for sharing this-- really, thank you.
Bang your head into the wall, but you may not beat yourself up over this, OK?
Your friend has spoken to you more than I have, and I know you are a thoughtful speaker. He should have forgiven you.
So it's his problem, and you can let it go.
I will never forget the one time I snapped at my old roomie. I even shocked myself, and have since reminded her of it twice and how bad I felt, and she doesn't even remember!
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