Smart Ass #2

(this is an updated post.)

Sarcasm: A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound. (Webster’s) The word sarcasm stems from the Greek, sarkasmo meaning to tear flesh like dogs or to bite the lips in rage.

Have you ever been on the receiving end of someone's sarcasm? Feels a little like having you flesh torn, doesn't it? Hurts. Whenever I use sarcasm I am not acting in a very compassionate way and it certainly does not help solve my problem.

Sarcasm is a form of violence. It is punishment. Sarcasm is also a form of rage. Rage stems from anger; anger stems from fear. I realize when I am being sarcastic I am not being funny nor ironic, I am being violent in a very aggressive manner.

I am certainly not loving God, myself, or my neighbor. Perhaps the best thing to do rather than tearing someone's flesh is to speak my truth and ask for what I want and need.

Like throwing punches or hitting, sarcasm is a very immature way of expressing my feelings.

"When I became a man I put away childish things."