Working Up

by Dwayne Phillips

We can’t seem to shake this childish manipulation. Ask around enough, and someone will provide the desired answer. And it won’t be my fault.

I suppose we all did this as children. If Dad said, “No,” we asked Mom because there was a chance she would say, “Yes.” Childish behavior. We all grew out of that, right? Sigh.

A few words regarding the seeker, i.e., the one running around trying to find the desired answer. I want to do something. What’s more, I want permission to do it. Hence, if it all falls apart, someone is there to share the blame. I mean, they said it would be okay, okay?

A few words about the permission givers. I am tired. I had a hard day. I am trying to watch something that takes my mind off of things that require my mind’s attention. Why are you asking me to engage my mind again. Can’t you see that it is mind-resting time? Go ask someone else. Their mind must be rested and engage-able.

We are all seeking to spread any blame that needs to be spread. Rare is the person who stands and proclaims, “This is me. This is mine. If this doesn’t work, blame me 100%.”