Manifesto for Life- Inspired by people I knew..

Manifesto for Life- Inspired by people I knew..
 My Manifesto for Life.. I have had a unique life growing up in Norfolk, Va,  Oakland - Bay area, Long Beach , South San Diego, Ca.. Pensacola Fla.. It was tough moving throughout my youth , and I know I got used to moving because I later joined the Navy I went to Washington State, Japan, and finally back to San Diego.. for finish of my career..
 But one thing is for sure.. I'm not eager to move anymore.. I'm happy where I live , in So cal.. but it just troubles me how life in the civilian world is so much more stressful than the military life. Its seems I get less sleep , eat less and have more stress now then when I was on a ship? I mean go figure ? I'm not used to hardships on accomplishing things. In civilian life you cant yell at people to get things done. I almost got arrested for that. His words in civilized America , that's now how we handle things.. Ok. True.. Life in the civilian world takes patience. Something I have been struggling with for all my life. As well as forgiveness and forgetting wrong deeds.. I know life is a journey , but my many years of harsh treatment and mean words has hardened my compassion for people, I know I should be more compassionate , but because I have seen death and suffering , Its hard a lot of times to care what others think. Its a tough thing to overcome ,. that Military thinking.. If someone disrepects you ,, you beat them up,, or at least maybe not physically but through verbal and mental fatique.. In the military , you have to be strong mentally and physically..
 But in the civilian life.. You have to be patient about getting things done. Nothing gets resolved over night or what? That is the toughest aspect of civilian life.. and something my fellow veteran had issues with.. The idea , the civilians don't understand honor , courage and commitment. Civilians think . everything is ok,, as long as we get along and just turn your cheek.. But life in the military, you have your clicks, your gangs so to speak,. You know who to turn to and who will Born you.. Its sounds twisted , but at least I knew how to handle military life., The civilian life has been difficult for me  acclimate to .. I really don't understand how dirt baggish civilians are. They lie , cheat , they deceive you, they use you and they embarrass you,, Then they expect you to forgive them.. Maybe it me. But I rather have a few friends than the hundreds I have now on fbook.. And anyways, do I really need to be friends I never met. ? That's has been a burning issue for me. I mean if we relate or have the same interest , does that make a connection or as friendship.. Or how about. People that get agitated and want vengeance , is that the kind of friend you want. For me. as I Get older, I really have no time to explain my views or how I was raised, People should show more respect for one another, because we don't really know what each of us can do. ? My manifesto for life is simple. Be true to those who are true to you. The ones that protect you and the family are the ones you love. the ones that have selfish needs are the ones you should stay away from.. I stay away from rude people and arrogant people because it shows me they are insensitive and think they are too good for people.. People are people and no one is above another, regardless of race. Unless whites or blacks have six arms. I see everyone as equals.. But what makes me separate you from others is your character your image and how you relate to others. If you have trouble in marriage or relationship's or friendship's, there is a reason you lack true character and for those I don't need your company.. But in life . you can't hate everyone because they have different ideas or point of view.. But a true person with character accepts your lifestyle and encourages you , instead of ridicule you.. My take is that if you have to explain to someone about rude comments , then that person is really clueless and probably not the person that can be your friend.. In life we all have things to do,, and goals to aspire for. We should not waste our time apologizing and explaining yourself.. My manifesto for life is simple.. Be compassionate and empathize with people. If you want respect you give it, if you demand it , its not real , real respect and honor is earned and a lot of civilians don't realize that or Care about that. But for those friends that do I respect you and honor you with great joy.. I always thought when I retired , Life would be so much simpler,, But in reality, I realized the Military is a great way of life and I miss it so much.. But I am a civilian and Now I deal with low life, cheating and lying scumbags in larger numbers. I see the disrespect in people eyes because with my long hair and baggy clothes, they see a slob, or a bum.. But they don't know how proudly and honorably have served this great nation.. Its funny , I'm more American than these Americans that were born and raised in America.. If anything , That's what's bothers me about the civilian world.. But I must over come and be patient,,, If you want people to change or respect you , you have to educated and well spoken and display humble and respectful vibes.. It hasn't been easy , in fact its daily struggle , But My bestie ,, My true friend has helped me deal with this transition and I hope she understands that I appreciate and Love her so much!! I don't even think how much love I have for her,, I mean you can only say and write so much,,A True friend doesn't judge or ridicule or kick you when you are down. True compassion is felt and not said or written. My Manifesto for life is simple , if you don't like how people act or dress than simply go hang with others that fit.. MY take variety is the spice of life. Accept people on what they are, not on how they look or dress. True character comes out under all circumstances. Everyone can be a friend when things are going well, but a true test of character is when things are down and you see if they help you or keep you down or make fun of your misfortune..? Until my next blog, Take Care!!
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