Nothing is so boring as devotion Hercule Poirot’s Christmas Agatha Christie
I remember Grease– I remember that Sandy being devoted to Danny really didn’t do anyone any good- Danny didn’t become intrigued till Sandy had dated the jock and went all leather no lace.
So…
What do you think about when you think devotion?
If someone says they are devoted to you, do you think:
- Aww shucks how sweet
- Hmmm- this level of devotion- is this a true crime podcast about to happen?
- all this fawning is getting a little- yawn- boring
- I’m the luckiest person alive
What does devotion really mean? Does it mean that they will follow you without question? That they worship you? That they will spend their life trying to make your life better?
I can’t help it. I think there’s something a little creepy about one saying to another that they’re devoted. It almost goes over the top for me- do I want someone who just follows my lead without question? Or do I want someone who challenges me when I say something inane?
“Challenges me” for 100 Alex…
Don’t get me wrong- there are times when what I say makes logical sense and is clearly the more correct path and I want my Husband to listen to me and follow my guide…But…when I’m acting like a less than rational person, I need someone to reel me in…
Utter devotion is a very bad road to walk down…
Do I want my husband to have my back? Yes- unless I’ve been completely out of line…
Do I have my daughter’s back? Yes- unless she is doing something that is very damaging to herself or another.
Am I devoted to my closest friends? Yes- they can count on me right up until they hand me the shovel – I’m hoping I talk them out of it before there are bodies to bury…
Pick any aspect of this post and discuss away. I want to know what devotion means to you.