A Real Person

Today, I saw a woman who you would think you could run over and take advantage of, not back down.  I was amazed.  I sat there and watched her as she had a phone conversation with an unruly person.  The person would complain about something... she would always back herself up.  Not once did she back down and let this person overrun her.  She was in the right... bc of the rules.  I will not say specifics to protect this person.  But she was going by the rules, gave a warning, and then told the person to leave... a consequence of not following the rule.  He called her and a mad wave of mean, harsh words flew into her ears.  She however kept her cool and dealt with it.  She did not back down, did not cry, did not give in.  She would not let him belittle her.  She refused.  I sat there in amazement... because I will sadly admit I would not have reacted as she did.  I would have lashed out and been the worse person, feeding the fire.  What I have taken from this lady is that I should not back down.  If something is one way, it's that way... and I should not allow someone to say harsh things to try to over power me to get their way.  Too bad this came too late for certain situations in my past... but as for the future, I will remember her and how this one, simple lady inspired me to stand up for myself.  I may just send her a thank you note and make her day, telling her that she sparked a change in me; a change to protect myself.  Thank you lady.  Peace, love, and nail polish.