The art of manipulation is such a funny thing.
I normally wake up fairly early because I woke from 7 am until— so this morning I woke up around 4. Don’t you just love it when you beat your alarm. When I wake up this early I’ll either go for a walk or read. I’m reading a series called A court of Thrones and Roses for the second time because she’s releasing another one in 2021. As I was reading it I realized that one of the main character is so very manipulative and feeds off the innocence of another character.
This got me thinking about the art of manipulation. Because it truly can be an art at times. It can happen so smoothly, gently and kind. But it’s still manipulation. Most times it’s hard to see that while in your situation and it’s not until you step back or are freed from the situation that you realize it.
Manipulation is something so tricky
it’s a slippery slope that you can slide down quickly but once down it seems impossible to find a way out. Sometimes manipulation can be intentional other times it can be unintentional. I’ve been guilty of unintentional manipulation because it can simply be the formation of words how you deliver the words. When I’ve noticed I’ve done this I either apologize the person if I can’t apologize for whatever reason I make a note to do better in the further and remain self aware.
I hope you all have a wonderful day!
