a little note on the choices we make

When I think something is bad, immoral, unethical, harmful, evil - or whatever may apply - I neither do it in private or in public. I don’t just adhere to this rule of not doing it when I’m by myself, I also don’t do it when I’m with others, regardless of whether they might do that thing and would think it’s more comfortable for them when I partake as well. That’s what’s at the core of living within my own moral boundaries and values. Yes, it might be difficult at times or offend people, but at least I neither feel like a hypocrite nor a coward. I stay true to myself and my behavior aligns with what I expect from myself and how I wish others lived. I cannot force anything they don’t want on them, but I can lead by example and enforce my own boundaries. Do what you want, but I will not do it. You compromising on your understanding of what’s right and wrong simply to appease others and not stand out is sad. You are betraying yourself and what you stand for for very little, temporary…