LOCK IT UP..SHUT IT UP!

LOCK IT UP..SHUT IT UP!
I have learned that times have changed. I mean DRASTICALLY changed. When people ask you how you are, they are secretly praying that you won't answer the question. In fact, they are hoping that you'll just both quickly exchange pleasantries and go about your business. There is no compassion or empathy anymore. We are made to feel like our own problems are someone else's burden when we unload them. No one really cares how you are feeling, because they are so caught up in their own drama. It actually causes much more damage when you have to pretend that you care or feign concern. I'm sure that people mean well. They might want to be there in theory, but they can't be in reality. Sure, there might be some exceptions to the rule, but they are few and far between. Everyone wants to be loved, wanted and cared for, but how can we expect that of others, when we can't even give that to others ourselves? I've always been there when my friends needed me. I've given them space and the free will to come to me when they needed me. I did not force them out of silent closets if they were not ready to talk or share what was going on with them. I respected their process and their space. I would give the shirt off of my back for a friend (and have MANY times). Hell, I've even done it countless times for undeserving strangers. Through all of this, I have learned that the world is a very cold, cruel and unforgiving place. For some messed up reason, I'm not programmed like that. I do love and care about people. I make time for my friends and feel compassion and empathy even for strangers. I have come to the conclusion, that most people do not think like me and I've finally decided that it was ok. I have also decided to adopt the sacred religion of NONEYA. Meaning NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. I'm not telling anyone how to live their life. I am only sharing my new doctrine, LOCK IT UP, SHUT IT UP!
I think it also will be a don't ask, don't care scenario as well.
Sometimes you gotta stop running aimlessly on the hamster wheel and just say f@‪#‎k‬it!
This will be my new mantra, my new way of life, until I either meet a kindred soul or the mother ship comes to collect me from this wretched place.