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Saturday, June 23, 2007
The Mooch Have you ever had a friend who was a moocher? You know, the kind of person who always wanted to borrow something was always asking for something. You know the only reason they liked to hang around you was for the "hook-ups" you would give them out of your generosity. You weren't sure if they liked you or if they liked what you could do for them. People like this drive me crazy! I'm the kind of person that likes to be generous towards other people. I'm ok with buying lunch for a friend or taking my turn picking up the movie. I'm absolutely down with being the one to foot the bill with the unwritten understanding that my friends will take their turn paying as well. I mean isn't this how it's supposed to be? This is part of the friend law; "Thou shall taketh thyn turn at purchasing the meal for thyn companion." Truth be told, I don't mind paying more than my share, but I don't want to have to pay all the time. When this happens, I feel like I'm being taken advantage of. No one wants to feel like they have been taken advantage of! I guess that's what it really boils down to; I don't like being taken advantage of. Moochers like to take advantage of the goodness and kindness of other people. Because let's be honest, most of us are hard working people who are willing to roll up our sleeves and work, right!? There's nothing worse than when someone tries to skate by at another person's expense. Most of the time moochers just don't want to work at acquiring what they want or need. They would rather waste the time and take the easy route of floating around and begging others. The more they mooch, the better they get at it. What each person should do is take responsibility for their own selves and their own actions. This should be a minimum requirement of friendship. Good friends learn that they not only have to look out for themselves, but need to show love to their friends by offering a kind deed every now and then. True friendship is shown by realizing there is no such thing as a free ride and making conscious efforts to show you can be counted on and trusted. Whether it's something small like taking your turn at driving when you are hanging out or picking up the tab at lunch, you need to show your friends that you are willing to give of yourself and your resources. I like the song by Israel Houghton, "I am a friend of God". It kind of makes me ponder the question; does God want to be your friend? Do you take advantage of your relationship with Him like you do with your other friends? Do you only hang out with God for the heavenly hook ups? Are you a spiritual mooch?! If you are, that's jacked up! Word... Pasta' Alex posted by Pasta' Alex # 11:40 PM 0 Comments   |
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