Stop Bullying

Bully; to treat abusively; to use browbeating language or behaviour.

When we think of a bully, we automatically think of children in a playground. Yet there appears to be more aggressive behaviour among adults. It is obvious that we are responsible for the manners of our children.

What makes us yell at another when we are upset? Why do we find it so easy to verbally abuse someone else? How can we treat another with such disrespect? When will we accept responsibility for our own actions? Why do we always justify our behaviour?

Regardless of the nature of your complaint, there is never an excuse to treat another person with belittling remarks or actions. Having a “bad” day is no excuse for excessive behaviour.

Whether you feel you are correct with the actions you are displaying, remember you are only hurting the other person. If this is not a concern to you, then you must look at the reason why. What in your life is so bad that you would feel it necessary to harm someone else?

It has been said, “The person you are looking at has their own problems to contend with; they don’t want yours.” If each of us threw our problems in the air we would want to take our own back. The next time you feel the need to “bully” another, stop for a moment and think. Who is this person? Are they angrier than me?