A gentle slap on my face
This morning, as I woke up from a restful sleep and remembered the things I said and did yesterday, I realized why I reacted defensively when someone called out my behavior. I began questioning myself, "Am I being entitled?" Quick to seek answers, I googled "how to know if someone is self-entitled?" As I read through the list, I came to the painful realization that most of the boxes were ticked. It was a jarring realization that hit me hard. All the past traumas I've experienced have shaped me into the person I am today. They led me to believe that the universe owed me something and that it needed to compensate for all my shortcomings. But now, I no longer want to be this kind of person. This realization washed over me like a gentle wave. As I reflected on my actions and attitudes, I recognized the detrimental effects that my self-entitlement had on my relationships and overall well-being. It prevented me from appreciating the efforts and contrib