I think I've had my fair share of stupidity in life, front row seats and all. I'm not volunteering for another exhausting season of that same chaotic shore. I'm not doing anyone a favor by explaining, in detail, how ridiculous they sound. Growth no longer requires me to become someone's unpaid therapist, coach, crisis manager and emotional babysitter. I'm not lifting my hand to correct you, physically, metaphorically, or spiritually. I'm not even moving my tongue to deliver meaningful criticism wrapped in patience. Silence is cheaper, more peaceful, and far more elegant than arguing with nonsense. I may roll my eyes though, that reaction is automatic and beyond my control. Because these people are consciously, confidently choosing to stay exactly like this. And tho am I to interfere with someone so committed to their own nonsense.