Recently, many billionaires have been throwing around their money and influence. Many of them are impacting the lives of millions with their close ties to the new government. I can’t help but think about what good they could do if they just put their money not into politics but into people who are in need.
Power is seductive and it is also dangerous. I won’t mention any names but you have certainly seen their names in the news as of late. It’s sad how much money goes into buying a seat at the table where decisions about people’s lives are made. Most of the time those decisions negatively impact everyday individuals. The old saying goes money is the root of all evil or in this case, the people who have money.
As Cyndi Lauper once sang “Money Changes Everything” and its truth. Money does make the world go around. I ask how much money is enough how much power is enough? I guess the world will suffer at the hands of oligarchs who really don’t care as long as they get theirs. Greed I guess for lack of a word is good in their mindset.
Kindness in my mind is a golden virtue. I do my best to be kind to everyone. Like anything it requires practice. I do that by being kind in life and online. However, do you think that people are willing to accept it? Are we in a time when kindness is too old-fashioned? I think it’s needed now more than ever. The world is burning and kindness seems to be the extinguisher so to speak. This is something that should never go out of style. What say you friends?
Growing up and growing older has benefits but also aches and pains. Forget about the physical ailments what I am talking about is insurance, doctors, and other stuff like that. Many Americans have insurance through their workplace and I am grateful for the healthcare afforded me and mine.
When your insurance company denies coverage for various treatments and medications it can be a pain in the butt. Sure, costs are a factor, but not everything should be about money. Healthcare is financial and political.
We all have to deal with the changes and hope they won’t harm us. When you have chronic illness and conditions that require daily care then you have to hope it won’t bankrupt you or worse. My friends we all must take care of ourselves so we can take care of others.
Joy and exuberance are wonderful things. I need more of it. When someone is geeked out about the things they are passionate about it’s really cool to see. Excitement and enthusiasm are wonderful parts of a person’s soul. It’s a shame when there is so much negativity. Life is better when people are doing stuff to make their world a better place.
The reality I hope for is one of inclusion, love, peace, and infinite grace for everyone It’s free of prejudice and discrimination in any form. Any other reality is cruel and nothing I want to have any part of. When will the 21st century be allowed to be the 21st century?
The notion of wholeness is a complex one. It is a vital part of what makes us all humans. Everyone seeks it and hopefully discovers it. Being whole from where I stand means having ones physical, emotional and spiritual selves working together for balance and purpose. Relationships also play into this too.
Coming to the place where ones life is complete takes patience and persistence. Being whole in some spaces means being real with who you are and finding out what you have to do to achieve your goal. It’s hard to be whole in the chaos of this life but its worth the attempt.
Being whole is worth it. Be prepared for the hard journey with ourselves and with others to get there.
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