Thoughtfulness

There are a few kinds of people out there that I don't like.
1. Arrogant people. I know what you're thinking...I'm arrogant, and almost everyone I know is arrogant. What I mean is the kind of arrogant that's blind to criticism.
2. This leads me to my next one. I don't like ignorant people--the ones who look about the world with eyes wide shut. They can travel the world, tread every road, and look upon every phenomenon, but still manage to gain no wisdom whatsoever.
3. I don't like people who look down on others, but those types sometimes amuse me because their faces turn pale when you send back retorts. It surprises them so much that other people can actually...gasp...Challenge their power.

Okay, whatever. The above really isn't what this entry is about. I'm just trying to make a point here. There are a lot of irritating types of people here on earth, but do you know which type I hate most out of all those kinds?

This kind of person is a little hard to explain. He's arrogant, but impishly so. He's ignorant. He's also condescending, but in a way that suggests he's actually out there to help you...a philanthropist of sorts.

He's manipulative.

You can attack him. He lashes you back. But here...here is the essence of it all: Once you're licking your wounds...once you've backed off...this person will then go back and turn the other cheek, letting you hit him.

Now, how do you fight someone who turns the other cheek? You can't. You feel guilty. You start to reprimand yourself for attacking a poor, helpless person who really doesn't mean harm. But you know what? It's all bullshit. A facade. This person is far from helpless.

This person is like the vine that wraps around a strong tree. He doesn't give back. He takes what he wants and wraps his arms around you like he's trying to be good and keep you warm.

He's the kind of enemy you can't fight. He will break your defense lines, and once he's there, you can't get him out.

You won't be able to detect him until it's too late. But once you recognize him, keep him around. Don't get rid of him. Let him be the magician at a little kid's birthday party. You'll be the adult in the back, rolling your eyes at all his tricks, but outwardly acting fooled and impressed. Observe his habits. It's actually quite interesting.