I show my gratitude by thanking those who help me. Part of expressing gratitude is returning the favor to others who have come to my aid as much as I can. Being a good person can be a way to express the gifts and talents you have been given. Gratitude is something you focus in on to be a more complete person. Always be willing to serve as you are being served. Loving one another and having a good attitude is a good thing to practice too.
We appreciate and marvel over the diversity of nature. Why can’t we do the same with human beings? Isn’t it strange?
President Zelinskyy didn’t wear a suit to the White House, and he is a hero. Maybe we need more people who don’t wear suits, getting things done and making the world a better place. It seems like some people in suits are making the world worse.
The word “Woke” in my mind is one of a call to action. Merriam-Webster defines it this way, “Aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice).” To me as a believer, it’s a call to action.
It’s a word with history for the African-American community to be vigilant against those who would do harm to their community. Unfortunately, the word has a negative connotation for some. For so many they have to be woke because it keeps them alive.
We all need to be woke these days. Lots of bad things are happening, and many people are experiencing pain for many reasons. In as much as I can be, I am woke, awake, and compassionate. I think good people should aspire to be what woke is in the best spirit of it all.
I find myself so jacked up on emotions about what is going on in the world that I wish I could take a break from it all. On the other hand, keeping up with what’s going on seems to be prudent. Like many other people, we are trying to sort through the events of the day, and it is a lot. I don’t know, but I do know you can’t care about everything. I am contemplating a Facebook break, let’s see how that goes, maybe.
Hey, guess what???? The Internet is full of opinions and commentary. Like noses, we all have opinions about one thing or another. Some opinions are informed and helpful, while others are not. I don’t believe everyone feels the same way about everything. You look at what people are saying and it comes from a place of one’s experiences and values. No matter where you go on the Interweb someone has something to say. It’s OK to have opinions, just try not to be hurtful or personal in expressing them. I am certain that whoever reads this will have some feedback for me.
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