11/23/2025
SOME ADULTS ARE UNDERCOVER BULLIES.
If we're not careful about who we surround ourselves with we will be surrounded by bullies. Bullies tend to only be nice to those they see as beneficial for themselves, or those they can easily manipulate If they feel they can order someone around.
These people may act friendly, but the moment someone stands up to them, their true colors often show. Our "best buds" often turn on us once we set high standards and healthy boundaries.
The family members who we respected and looked up to for guidance often start attacking us once we start facing our truths, fighting our demons, changing for the better, and going against the generational curses of our family tree.
Once we set high standards and healthy boundaries, and then stand by them, those people might not only turn cold but they may also resort to spreading gossip to undermine anyone who dares to challenge them.
I don't feel that most people rebel against us because we are changing for the better. I feel they rebel because our new standards and positive change challenges them to do better.
It challenges them to step their game up and to quit dicking around with their life. It challenges them to make the hard choices they constantly avoid. It challenges them to face the hard facts. It challenges them to face their demons.
Most people can't handle that challenge. They are too afraid of the discomfort that comes with positive change. They are afraid of the disruption that comes with higher standards. They are afraid of the vulnerability that comes with facing the hard truths about their lives. They are afraid of the work that is required when you go toe to toe with your demons.
That's why a lot of adults will turn into bullies. They avoid full accountability for their lack of self-discipline. It's a reminder to be cautious about who we trust and to recognize that not everyone who appears friendly has good intentions.
We as humans naturally seek comfort. To acquire peace, love, or fulfillment in our life, and to live the life of our dreams we must face those hard facts. We have to train ourselves to love the discomfort of growth. We have to be willing to be vulnerable to kill out our demons.
I'm not saying all adults are bullies, but there are quiet a few. And to be 100% honest, I myself have been guilty of being one at times in my past. I've avoided the discomfort and disruption that comes with positive change. I've avoided the hard truths and facing my demons.
I've used people to my advantage. I am human. I am imperfect.
I'm no longer that bully!
We all have the same choices. The difference between living the life of your dreams and staying stuck where you are is in the choices you make. It's also in the environment you have around you.
You get one life...
I encourage you to make it count... OWN IT!
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📸: Jared H Searcy
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