What do we do when we sense that drama and manipulation are at the door? We invite it in and have the ultimate party! No that is not what you want to do in any form. Let me watch you play control the world and enjoy the rewards I do not think that is what happens and if it is then maybe you are the lucky one. We strive for what we feel is important to us and we keep the people in our lives that are important to us. We want to make sure we bring people up with us and not drag us down. Some people want to drag you down with them, but you will learn there are better ways and to avoid that if you do not want it. I feel since everyone is different you will always meet something with slightly different qualities. You can take this as a threat, or you can take this as a refreshing change in each person’s individuality. I enjoy the spirit of people and what they can help bring out of others. Bringing out the best qualities and trying to get them to grow as much as possible. I have gotten into trouble by giving others too much of the benefit of the doubt. They can disappoint and hurt you when you may be expecting the exact opposite to happen. You also cannot force anyone to change what they are doing in their lives. If they want to continue something that is destructive to them, you can feel powerless in trying to solve the situation. The reality is it is not our situation or place to solve it, but it is up to each person to decide what they will and will not handle. If people are nosing in on your stuff, you can calmly and politely tell them to back off and enforce your boundaries. You can be the one to set the example when you feel there is no example out there. But remember, if you try to set a bad example harming others the consequences will come back to you. You can laugh it off, but most things I have seen have a price with them. Remember especially in this time that nobody is more important than anyone else no matter the weight they throw around. The more of a threat and insecure people feel towards you, the more you will be able to notice this by their behavior. I have heard that people are saying the dream is dead. First off, my dream may not be the same is yours and I know my dream is not dead. My dreams die when I say they are dead and not by some other third-party source. If you believe in something and it feels positive to you, I say move forward with it. If you believe in something and it is important to you it is important to embrace and even show others why you get so excited. You do not need to be a dream killer, but you can have the chance to inspire them instead. The ideas, careers, values, and personal qualities will help set a standard for more success to come in.