I could open with a joke here, you know what they say, you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans. :) Letting go of the anger and frustration in our lives can be one of the most difficult and challenging things we ever do. The first thing you've got to let go of is worrying about the things we can't control in our lives, the things we can't change.
So take a deep breath, look around and realize this is our reality. The anger and frustration is part of it, but ya gotta let go of that to. There is no reverse button on the things we do in our lives, if there was, I would go back so many times and do things different, but I can't.
Letting go isn't easy, because people around you and even yourself will try to confuse you and keep you down at times. But the really important things.... they become clearer in time. I mean it. Whatever things you think you need to make your life worth wild, they go away. Life gets a lot more basic and richer when you able to let go of those things keeping you down. The things keeping you away from your own happiness.
The small changes can be hard and the big changes can be very scary. I won’t tell you it isn't, but it's not as scary as you might think when it’s all over. It's like you start out as one person, someone who is trained to handle things a certain way, but when you learn to let go, a whole new person is formed, but until you go through these hard things and then allow yourself to let go, you never realize your full potential. You never realize how happy you can be or the person you can become.
So that's it, all of us were given special challenges in our lives, difficult things to overcome, and if we hold on to the frustrations and the anger, we will never see what we are meant to see once we overcome them. That is what I HAVE to keep believing, that these special challenges allow for something special to be born. Something that I may never had known about myself without these difficulties and learning how to let myself, let go.
What so many people fail to realize is that it truly is a choice. You decide to hold on or to let go. I hope that you decide to make the choice to let go of it and become a better person, someone who sees the reason for the challenge, not just the bad in it.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
It is time...
This Libya war gives me a bad feeling alll the way around, how about you folks? Obama says he sent another 15 million to Libya. Who did he send it to and what does he think they will do with it? And most of all where does our government keep getting these millions of dollars to send to other countries when we are supposedly so dang broke? They tell us we are broke, they are cutting off medical to people in this country, we have people starving in this country, homeless children and some of the state governors are increasing the amount of tax on gasoline up to 10 cents a gallon which further rapes the people in THIS country.
It is a proven fact that Americans pay dearly for the decisions of our government. I don't think we get the point, its time to bring our politicians to a screeching halt. We need to make them hear US. No more weapon sales to any country, no more money to finance wars, dictators ect.. It is past time to build this countries economy again.
We are no longer the strongest country, not only that we continue to buy oil/gas from other countries thus financing them in any wars they decide to initiate in our country. (AKA 9/11)
The next war will be here. Have no doubt about that people.
It is a proven fact that Americans pay dearly for the decisions of our government. I don't think we get the point, its time to bring our politicians to a screeching halt. We need to make them hear US. No more weapon sales to any country, no more money to finance wars, dictators ect.. It is past time to build this countries economy again.
We are no longer the strongest country, not only that we continue to buy oil/gas from other countries thus financing them in any wars they decide to initiate in our country. (AKA 9/11)
The next war will be here. Have no doubt about that people.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Understanding Criminals
I recently read an article that touched me. It was on understanding murderers, rapist, and child molesters. In this article a doctor explains that a friend of his was trying to get him to understand these people who commit these crimes. Almost as if understanding them would justify why they did what they did, and when the doctor stated he would never understand or sympathize his friend called him smug.
The doctor spoke of a case that involved a 4 month old baby who was violated by her uncle that he had to examine because the pediatrician could not do it.
This is what he says... "It is quite a thing to see the perineum of a four month old after it has been ripped apart by the penis of one of the people my friend understands so well. Feces run out of the vagina. It leaves a mark on the soul. But worse than that is the cry. The child did not scream anymore. I think it used up all its scream for its entire life during the deed. All that was left was a quiet constant moan. It is the ghostly moan of someone who has learned in her four month existence that there is no one who will come to her aid. There is no one to understand her. It will never leave me."
He also speaks of examining women in the ER who have been raped. This is what he says.... "The woman raped is difficult to examine. Somehow you feel you are violating her again. You feel you are making the whole ordeal worse. They don’t resist. They are already broken. Anyway, rape in our country is so commonplace, it may be the one area where I understand that my friend may have sympathy with the perpetrator, but, sorry, I cannot. For me to examine those women tears me apart. It leaves me with a feeling that my own soul has been violated. That I am forced to do something because someone else destroyed a life."
After reading this, I try, but do not understand how anyone could even want to understand the people who commit these crimes. They are not people, they are not human, and they cannot be fixed, so why try? Understanding them will not help and if you think it will, please, enlighten me. How could you possible help someone who would get pleasure out of these things, out of taking someone’s life be it physically or emotionally? Do they even realize the domino effect of damage they do when they commit these crimes or are they so selfish it’s all about their needs in that moment?
In my last blog I spoke of humanity and love. I hope that the people of the world understand this is not of human nature. Or is it? When I read these things or watch the news, I want to hurt the people who do this, I want them dead. Does that make me like them? I think it doesn't, because even if i was given the opportunity to hurt them, I probably wouldn't. That my friend is what makes us human. Compassion. I suppose in a sense it also makes us weak to the evil that surrounds us day to day.
Perhaps, if we think about this, it will help us change as well. Maybe, just maybe, it might make us consider the things we do more carefully before we actually do them. Even something as simple as text messaging while driving can have a huge effect on many lives if you accidentally miss that little child crossing the street because you’re answering your friend’s text. Is it really so important it can’t wait until you’re at a red light?
My challenge to all of you today it a simple one. Think. Simply think about the things you do and how the outcome might affect others and not only yourselves. Can you do it? Are you up to it?
The doctor spoke of a case that involved a 4 month old baby who was violated by her uncle that he had to examine because the pediatrician could not do it.
This is what he says... "It is quite a thing to see the perineum of a four month old after it has been ripped apart by the penis of one of the people my friend understands so well. Feces run out of the vagina. It leaves a mark on the soul. But worse than that is the cry. The child did not scream anymore. I think it used up all its scream for its entire life during the deed. All that was left was a quiet constant moan. It is the ghostly moan of someone who has learned in her four month existence that there is no one who will come to her aid. There is no one to understand her. It will never leave me."
He also speaks of examining women in the ER who have been raped. This is what he says.... "The woman raped is difficult to examine. Somehow you feel you are violating her again. You feel you are making the whole ordeal worse. They don’t resist. They are already broken. Anyway, rape in our country is so commonplace, it may be the one area where I understand that my friend may have sympathy with the perpetrator, but, sorry, I cannot. For me to examine those women tears me apart. It leaves me with a feeling that my own soul has been violated. That I am forced to do something because someone else destroyed a life."
After reading this, I try, but do not understand how anyone could even want to understand the people who commit these crimes. They are not people, they are not human, and they cannot be fixed, so why try? Understanding them will not help and if you think it will, please, enlighten me. How could you possible help someone who would get pleasure out of these things, out of taking someone’s life be it physically or emotionally? Do they even realize the domino effect of damage they do when they commit these crimes or are they so selfish it’s all about their needs in that moment?
In my last blog I spoke of humanity and love. I hope that the people of the world understand this is not of human nature. Or is it? When I read these things or watch the news, I want to hurt the people who do this, I want them dead. Does that make me like them? I think it doesn't, because even if i was given the opportunity to hurt them, I probably wouldn't. That my friend is what makes us human. Compassion. I suppose in a sense it also makes us weak to the evil that surrounds us day to day.
Perhaps, if we think about this, it will help us change as well. Maybe, just maybe, it might make us consider the things we do more carefully before we actually do them. Even something as simple as text messaging while driving can have a huge effect on many lives if you accidentally miss that little child crossing the street because you’re answering your friend’s text. Is it really so important it can’t wait until you’re at a red light?
My challenge to all of you today it a simple one. Think. Simply think about the things you do and how the outcome might affect others and not only yourselves. Can you do it? Are you up to it?
Humanity
Where to begin. I am not from japan, but I am so angry for those people and so sad. I don't understand why they would build not 1, but 2, nuclear plants anywhere near or around Japan when it sits on one of the biggest fault lines around. The issue of population control has been brought up and at this point I am inclined to believe it. What other reason could there be. They had to know the risks if there was a huge earthquake and *taking a chance a big one won't hit* is not an excuse. So many lives were lost unnecessarily, so many homes, not to mention hope, faith.
Nuclear plants = population control, end of story. Media stories saying radiation is at safe level = panic control. Why on earth would people in America even consider building these after what has happened in japan? Not only would it put America and its people at risk, but our closest neighbors to. In my opinion that is very, very selfish.
Our government and its people need to open their eyes and start conserving energy so we don't need nuclear plants. People can blame governments all they want, they can say it’s about money and to some degree it is. But in the long run, it's up to the people to show control in what they do day to day. It is up to the people to conserve energy, to recycle, to care for our planet so we don't need such horrible things to make cost of living cheaper. I am in no way an activist, I have never been much of a speaker for anything, but if my thoughts here in this one blog can be heard, and possibly help or prevent this from happening again to innocent people, then it’s worth it and you should voice your opinion as well.
People want war to stop, I hear it every day, but has anyone every considered that for war to stop it may only take one simple act of kindness? Not bombs, not control, not money, but love. Humanity. Showing those who need help that we still have hearts and we aren't afraid to use them. This may seem like a very childish way to think, and maybe it is, but it feels right, and my gut feelings have never lead me astray. The people of Japan have often looked down upon other countries in the past, I am hoping that this will let them, and other countries see and understand that life is not about who is stronger, or who is richer, or more powerful, it is about who will be there and do the right things that need to be done. I am sure many people lose their faith in God or whoever they may worship in times like these. Has anyone ever stopped to think that perhaps these natural disasters happen to remind us to be human? As humans we become out of control to and just like a child that may need a swat on the rear to get their attention, we need disasters to remind us of our duties to one another to make this world run right so that we don’t self-destruct. I am sure you have all heard the term *pay it forward* in your lives. Please remember that when you see someone stranded on the side of the road, or when you know your neighbor may be struggling, or when, God forbid, something such as Hurricane Katrina hits or an earth quake hits Japan, you should help. Don’t give up faith when these things happen, become stronger and if you do give up faith, don’t give up on humanity.
It is up to us now to decide how we will live our lives, full of hatred and cold hearts, or full of understanding and forgiveness and to not be afraid to love someone who may not love you back. To live knowing that day to day, you have done right by humanity.
Nuclear plants = population control, end of story. Media stories saying radiation is at safe level = panic control. Why on earth would people in America even consider building these after what has happened in japan? Not only would it put America and its people at risk, but our closest neighbors to. In my opinion that is very, very selfish.
Our government and its people need to open their eyes and start conserving energy so we don't need nuclear plants. People can blame governments all they want, they can say it’s about money and to some degree it is. But in the long run, it's up to the people to show control in what they do day to day. It is up to the people to conserve energy, to recycle, to care for our planet so we don't need such horrible things to make cost of living cheaper. I am in no way an activist, I have never been much of a speaker for anything, but if my thoughts here in this one blog can be heard, and possibly help or prevent this from happening again to innocent people, then it’s worth it and you should voice your opinion as well.
People want war to stop, I hear it every day, but has anyone every considered that for war to stop it may only take one simple act of kindness? Not bombs, not control, not money, but love. Humanity. Showing those who need help that we still have hearts and we aren't afraid to use them. This may seem like a very childish way to think, and maybe it is, but it feels right, and my gut feelings have never lead me astray. The people of Japan have often looked down upon other countries in the past, I am hoping that this will let them, and other countries see and understand that life is not about who is stronger, or who is richer, or more powerful, it is about who will be there and do the right things that need to be done. I am sure many people lose their faith in God or whoever they may worship in times like these. Has anyone ever stopped to think that perhaps these natural disasters happen to remind us to be human? As humans we become out of control to and just like a child that may need a swat on the rear to get their attention, we need disasters to remind us of our duties to one another to make this world run right so that we don’t self-destruct. I am sure you have all heard the term *pay it forward* in your lives. Please remember that when you see someone stranded on the side of the road, or when you know your neighbor may be struggling, or when, God forbid, something such as Hurricane Katrina hits or an earth quake hits Japan, you should help. Don’t give up faith when these things happen, become stronger and if you do give up faith, don’t give up on humanity.
It is up to us now to decide how we will live our lives, full of hatred and cold hearts, or full of understanding and forgiveness and to not be afraid to love someone who may not love you back. To live knowing that day to day, you have done right by humanity.
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