You Are Not In Charge

Watch what you say and do,

Your actions and words carry weight.

They have an effect, 

That is not always great.

Be aware of the subtle 

and not-so-subtle ways

That you tell others

To not be who they are.

Watch out for the ways

That you try to control

The way others express themselves, 

Demanding that they speak the way you want,

Act in ways that you prefer,

Insisting that others be the way you want them to be,

Encouraging them to bury vital parts of themselves,

Including their opinions, feelings, preferences, and beliefs,

Just so that you can feel more comfortable. 

You do not run the world. 

You do not get to dictate 

What others do and don’t do, 

Or how they do it.

You Are Not In Charge.

Instead, learn to deal with your own challenging emotions

That might arise when others say and do things

That you do not like or agree with,

And stop your blatant disregard 

For the needs, ideas, and preferences of others 

and how they choose to live their lives.

You act like a child with your tantrums

When you demand that other people do things 

In a way that makes you feel better.

That Is Not Your Right.

You Are Not In Charge.

Instead of trying to dominate and control

How others speak and act, 

Learn to deal with your own challenging emotions.

Watch what you say and do,

Your actions and words carry weight,

They have an effect

That is not always great.