Everybody Plays the Fool

When you come from a dysfunctional or violent family, you are fragile and can easily drop off the deep end of life. Criticism is something which is reacted to violently or by walking around with your imaginary tail between your legs.

Everyone at some time is vulnerable to manipulation by a “loved” one or a manipulative person or group. While most do not end up in a religious cult or following some violent, radical underground group, I joined the former.

In a recent episode of Boston Legal, the lawyer took advantage of a woman who he was to defend and engage in sex in the office. The scene was down-played for the remainder of the show, but what kind of message was it sending to the viewing public…exploit the weak and vulnerable?

Wherever you are in your life – the master or the slave position – remember that some day without doubt you will be vulnerable and the master may use you shamelessly.

Yes, be understanding and respectful of people living in darkness and searching for the light. Though they may seem powerless and easily exploited, there is a karmic law at work. Eventually the tide will turn on you in unexpected and tragic ways.

The judge is ready to weigh in…