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12/30/2011 Entry: "The Devil didn't make me do squat."

Another one of those ridiculous facebook posts that others see as deep and meaningful. And of course my witty insightful retort.

The facebook post.

"YOU PUT THE DEVIL OUT, BUT DID YOU LET HIM LEAVE HIS BAGS?" *Share: This is powerful*! You got out of a bad relationship because it was bad, but you are still resentful and angry (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of financial debt, but you still can't control the desire to spend on frivolous things (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of a bad habit or addiction, but you still long to try it just one more time (you let the devil leave his bags) You said, I forgive you, but you can't seem to forget and have peace with that person (you let the devil leave his bags) You told your unequally yoked mate that it was over, but you still continue to call (you let the devil leave his bags) You got out of that horribly oppressive job, but you are still trying to sabotage the company after you've left (you let the devil leave his bags) You cut off the affair with that married man/woman, but you still lust after him/her (you let the devil leave his bags) You broke off your relationship with that hurtful, abusive person, but you are suspicious and distrusting of every new person you meet (you let the devil leave his bags) You decided to let go of the past hurts from growing up in an unstable environment, yet you believe you are unworthy of love from others and you refuse to get attached to anyone (you let the devil leave his bags) When you put the devil out, please make sure he takes his bags!

Well here is my response.

So after years of investing emotions into a relationship only to have it fail because of someone else's selfish desires. I am not suppose to hang on to any lingering sting of resentment. Let the devil leave his bags. I would buy him Tumi suitcases. (Note this statement is based on my conversations with others who have had relationships end)

If one did not control the desire to buy frivolous things they might have out gotten out of debt. So that is just an outright falsehood. Let's see how it really happens. You take two years of living on ramen noodles and mac & cheese never going out to pay down your debt. You work a second job to help beat back the credit cards. Then just when you can just slightly get your head above water the car has a major problem that needs to be fixed. So you can continue to work to pay down your debt. Why is the car now being a problem because you drive to two jobs now. So you put on extra miles. The devil can stay if has an ASE mechanics certification and knows something about automatic transmissions.

Anyone who has overcome addiction will often say that the desire doesn't go away you just become stronger then the desire. Most recovered addicts still have a longing. They just are stronger then there longing. If the devil wants to help in recovery he can stay.

Forgive but do not forget. It is usually decent advice in order to not repeat the same asinine thing over and over. If the devil is going to be the voice on my shoulder telling me forgive but don't forget. What the hell is the angel saying? Go for it you can't get fooled again.

So the mate is gone and you still call, because the judge says we have share custody. Because maybe outside of the fact that it wasn't a 50/50 relationship the mate was actually a decent human being and now that the mate is gone your realized your screwed up. If the devil does couples therapy I am setting up an appointment.

If the devil has a severance package I will work for him. Jobs may suck, the boss may be an idiot, but who are you going to blame when you own the company and you spend ten times as long chasing down the money you are owed for a job you did six months ago.

Ah the married partner, you instead of just enjoying the fun got emotionally involved and yet are disappointed when the other person won't end the relationship with their spouse and chose you. To top it off you invested all this emotion only to find out you were just a booty call and you act shocked to learn the other person doesn't feel the same way as you. Perhaps the devil can write you a soap opera.

So you finally got up the courage to get out of an abusive relationship yet you are still suspicious. It is amazing what trauma will do to some people. I don't hear the devil saying you should just get over it.

So your parents fucked you up as a child. The line for that forms here and you aren't anywhere near the front. However the devil has a plan for you he has shown you enough to realize your life as a child sucked and your parents were twits. He looks and asks you a question, What are you going to do about it? You know enough to not repeat the same mistakes or you can wallow in self pity. Then devil leans in close and says here is the tough part. It's your decision, not mine. I didn't make you do anything. I was just waiting after you made the choices. So you want the sympathy play or can we go out and have some margaritas and listen to Spanish guitar music until the sun comes up. It's your choice. I am buying the first round.