In this crazy world rejoicing for what you have is a good thing. Even on better days, rejoicing is an ideal way to approach life. There are a lot of adjectives that define this word and all of them are ways to express another good word gratitude. When you have enough in life rejoice and be grateful. When you can rejoice in the life you have but be ready to share it with others who need a little of what you have.
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The Thing About: Uncomfortable Truth
Truth is uncomfortable. Hearing things you don’t wanna hear is tough. So often we seek comfort in life so the unpleasant stuff we don’t have to deal with. Yeah its human nature to avoid things. I am one of those who doesn’t like conflict or anything like that.
However in the days in which we live we need to hear the truth of others who are oppressed and harmed daily for their skin color, their gender, their sexual orientation and their physical disabilities. Prejudice is not fun. It’s something that people live with their entire lives. There is a intersection of racism, homophobia and classism being explored and navigated.
My friends all that is wrong. There is a reckoning going on right now and its making systems that have kept the status quo very uncomfortable. It’s past time it happened. As a white person I am learning more about the lives of others and how lucky I have had it. Seeing people for who they are and their experiences can help all of us learn and grow.
Truth will set you free but it will also make you face things that you have long wanted to avoid. It is time for all of us to be uncomfortable so that others might have a better life. Facing the facts of reality is hard and it won’t be easy but now is the time for the world to get it self right and seek reconciliation. The fight for the future is a noble pursuit. Now is the time to make that change. What are you going to do?
The Thing About My Blog And Social Justice
This blog has a heavy social justice element to it. As a person who feels deeply and cares about what’s going on around the world I want to post about it show support and awareness. Be warned I come from a center-left perspective and if what I post is too much then you have my blessing to unfollow. No hard feelings. Right now the world is in need of advocates for people who want to have rights and resources to make their lives better and I am answering that call. Some posts will have comments turned off because I don’t want any conflict between people. Thanks for your understanding and interest in what I have to say.
The Thing About: Stories
We all have a story to tell. Our lives are happening in real time and that is a tale indeed worth sharing. I am thinking about those who’s lives have been impacted by life-changing events as of late. People have altered their existence because of the pandemic where their routines and usual things have been changed.
Some have lost their lives in one way or another. Their story must be told and their memory must live on. It’s the way to keep those people alive.
Our witness to the events of the day is what will be written in history books. Our story is taking place among the larger events of our time. Our reaction to those events is also a part of that narrative.
Just think about those who have witnessed the biggest events in history. All we have is their account of what happened. As a believer I have a faith story which is happening at the same time as my life story and my life is happening at the same time as others around me. It’s interesting how when you change your focus you can see all the stuff going on around you and how we react is a story in and of itself.
Technology has given us amazing ways to tell our stories. From blogging, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Tik Tok and of course self-publishing books and the like we have the opportunity to chronicle our lives and share what we hope will be something that will inspire and influence others.
My friends, tell your story. Show the world who you are, where you have been and where you hope to go.
The Thing About: The Virus
Allow me to be serious for a minute or a little more. Over 90,000 people in this country and 317,000 around the world have died from COVID-19. Now is not the time to have strange conspiracy theories or to play the blame game. Energy would best be used in finding a cure for this deadly virus.
This pandemic has already changed the course of history forever and we have to remain focused on preventing people from getting the virus and caring for those who are sick with it. Deaths along with job losses have impacted people more than anything else in recent memory.
Spreading false information is going to get people more people killed. It would be awful to see another spike in cases and deaths. People have to behave, do their parts, and be true neighbors so that everyone will be safe.
Rumor has it that it’s the twenty-first century, let us act like it.
The Thing About: Being Serious
When I am trying to be serious I am put off by people who don’t take me seriously and choose to chuckle. Sure I have a silly side but in this stage of my life I am a serious person because of the days we live in. It’s not what I have to say is anything more important than the next person but I want to get my point across and to be heard. Everyone wants to be heard, its important to have your say. You never know when it might do something important for someone else.
The Thing About Sticking To It
In what I do for a living I like to get a quick start so that filling my quota the rest of the day is a little easier. When that happens its great but you can’t always rely upon it to happen. No matter what you do sticking to it is the best thing you can do. Even if you reach your goal for the day keep on going and give a little extra. You never know when that added production can help your cause down the road. Remember to work smarter and when necessary work harder. You got this.
The Thing About Doing Stuff
Doing stuff in your home is necessary to keep chaos at bay. Saturdays are good for that sort of thing assuming it really is Saturday in this land of Coronavirus. Doing chores isn’t always fun but its always necessary.
My grandmother was one of those women who kept a tidy house and that is something I cannot seem to achieve myself. I can do better but I do what I can. Yes, doing stuff even around your dwelling can be drudgery but you know if you can get a few things done as you go along its not quite bad.
You do have a sense of accomplishment and face it you have to step away from the computer every now and then to help you keep your sanity.
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