Read this on Thoughts Catalougue:http://thoughtcatalog.com/2011/things-i-will-never-do-again/ and thought I’d write out my own list. I’m not great at being very definitive about things. And flat out saying I will never do something again, seems to almost be a backwards way of making it tempting again. But it is an interesting thought process and way to look at how you’ve already changed, how you’re currently changing and how you want to change in the future. So here’s my list.
I will never try to change anyone ever again. Family, friends, boyfriends, lovers, children, strangers anyone any bit. At the end of the day, it’s extremely exhausting and normally futile. If they want to change anything about themselves, they will. I can at most help a little along the way but it’s not my project or goal and I won’t have any personal stake in the outcome.
I will never wait for anyone or anything to change ever again. More importantly, I will stop waiting things out in general. Many people and things are out of my control and I will just accept that and deal with it as it is, instead of waiting for what I want it to be or even reasonably think it will or can be in the future. While goal-setting is fine and making short term sacrifices is okay for long term prospects, at the end of the day I will only be happy if my present life is at least suitable and make the most out of whatever I have.
I will never bash religion again. I have been on many sides of debates surrounding religion in general and particular religions as well. And while I do see the noxious side effects of many religious groups/practices/theories etc. and do think people should be more reasonable and questioning, I do see and feel the positive effects of religion as well and don’t want to throw the baby out with the bath water.
I will never do shots of hard liquor again. I can’t even remember the last time I did this or how it ever sounded fun and appealing but never, ever again.
I will never experiment with any type of drug ever again. That ship has just simply sailed.
I will never pierce anything ever again. I tried getting second hole piercings in my year and it seemed to never heal and I got so aggravated that I had to take it out. I think my body just responds to wounds differently now than when I was a teen and it just doesn’t seem worth it anymore. I will be satisfied with my first ear piercing and the fate of my belly piercing is currently undetermined.
I will never accept a ride from a stranger ever again. Yes, I have.
I will never attempt to run across a bridge in the dark with oncoming traffic headed toward me ever again. I have done this multiple times actually and it was actually fun but crazy.
I will never get hung up over a guy who isn’t right for me ever again. It just won’t work out and no point in losing health, happiness or sleep over something that can’t be helped.
I will never get involved with anyone my age or younger ever again. Just no interest. Random days don’t count but never anything beyond that.
I will never let someone else’s hang-up around sex affect how I feel about it ever again. Their problem, not mine.
I will never walk miles at night during a blizzard for no reason ever again. I don’t even know why I did it in the first place.
I will never put the needs or desires of someone else before mine ever again. It will only lead to resentment on my part, and likely ingratitude on their part.
I will never become totally cynical ever again. There’s always a lot of good mixed in with a lot of bad and I am surrounded by many great people and have a good head and heart in me so I know either way, I’ll end up okay and more likely even better than okay.
