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Golden Retriever Research Paper

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Devotion is a word that is usually associated with nuns, the way they completely live their life for one single purpose. The friendly neighborhood Golden Retriever also lives his life in a deeply devoted way to serve and protect his family, the way the nun serves her god. Devotion can be described as zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection. Devotion also describes me and the way I live my life. But unlike the nun or the Golden Retriever, I live my life devoted to almost everything around me, and it is a double edged personality trait. On one hand, you see promise and the good traits in the people and opportunities around you. You want to help and see these people and things thrive, grow, and succeed. From the second you meet …show more content…

From the start you believe people have the same feelings about you as you do for them. This leads to people taking complete advantage of your kindness and pure intentions. When people use me I never notice until the damage is already done, I get caught in that addicting rush of social acceptance and bonding. My ex-boyfriend used me for a year because he knew I really did have feelings for him, he lied to me, just so I would help him graduate. I ended up doing the bulk of his makeup credits and helping him get service hours, just so he could dump me right after graduation. He still asks for favors from me because he knows I am soft hearted. I started telling him no recently, I do not want to be used anymore. My devotion to him was betrayed. I spent hours and hours helping him and wanting him to get his life together, now that I retrospect, he did nothing for me. I wish I could have noticed that earlier. My devotion is not something I can use on myself. When I do things for myself they do not feel the same, they feel empty and worthless. Now I just devote myself to my coworkers and friends. They actually appreciate me for it and tell me how lovely it is. It makes my heart smile. I just do miniscule things here and there to avoid the disappointment and

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