Manipulation

There's so much manipulation in the world. I find it all so tedious. Why? I don't feel like I need to manipulate. I don't feel like I need to take from the people around me, to put myself in a crafty position. I don't need to be motivated. I drive and people latch on. They wrap around and think for themselves. Manipulation takes on many forms. Mostly, it takes on insecurity. New York City grinds from constant manipulation on so many different levels. I really don't understand. Or maybe, I just can't fathom the cruel world I live.