At times I find people coming to me to arbitrate disputes because it's known that I'm honest. Maybe it's just the population around me, but I find it puzzling and slightly troubling that folks like myself are considered rare enough that it merits a mention.
A few years ago, there was a dispute at work. Everyone started shouting when we returned to home base and the boss pointed to me and told them all to leave. He said he wanted to hear what happened directly from me as I was the only one who would tell him the truth. I did. It made me a little uncomfortable to be singled out like that as I've never been one to seek attention.
Carrying that weight
The thing is when I run into good people they seem to have the weight of the world on their shoulders. Always thinking of others, never taking time out for themselves. It made me wonder, who helps these selfless souls out? I had to tell one guy to set aside some time for himself as it was obvious he was being taken advantage of. If you're reading this and notice someone like that, I encourage you to help lift their burden so they can get some well-deserved rest.
After all, you never know when you might need someone...
Maybe that's what they mean when they refer to someone as "the salt of the Earth." It may be that sprinkled throughout the world are various individuals that may be "the salt" in their little social circle. Have any of you found this bemusing situation in your life? Let’s hope that one day finding "good people" won't be so unusual after all...
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