Raw

I am writing this post in the midst of intense and raw emotions. And I did not know what to do with it…so I am choosing to write.

When did politics become such a damn heated issue in this country that families and friends can not get along because of it? When did people lose site of the basic fact that we are all human, if you are in a family or if you are with friends…at some time in your life you cared for that person? Why can’t a group of adults sit together, laugh, joke, play games, etc….without it becoming a pissing match over which liberal or republican is right? When did we as a society become so dehumanized that we would rather blast the tv, which is spewing hatred no matter which “side” your on, or we are nose deep buried in our phones, and not taking a fucking minute to realize that life is short! Put aside the fucking elementary issues, turn off the tv, put down your phone and get to know each other. Can we look around a room and see with open eyes and heart….my child is here with her significant other, my grand child is here, I’m here as a guest to get to know these people, we are celebrating 77yrs of life today and 44 tomorrow. This should be a happy time!!!!! Not a bullshit moronic battle that’s as messed up as their being an elephant in the room. I am done. I can not do this. I am crushed.

On another note. When did kids begin thinking it is ok to disrespect adults? And it’s not just one or 2 from the same family….multiple kids….multiple ages….multiple families. Was I perfect growing up, hell no. But you better believe I never once disrespected an adult, especially if it was not my parent, ever. And I guarantee that. I may have walked away and thought “wow she was being bitchy or what crawled up his ass”. But I was respectful to their face. Maybe that’s dishonest or disingenuous but I would rather my own children did that then to find out or witness them being rude to an adult. Mocking, mumbling under your breath, sighing, eye rolling, making fun of, talking back. Not acceptable.

As I finish writing this, I am a week out from when I started this post. My hope for myself, my kids, my family, my loved ones, my friends, is that we can all be led to contribute something positive to the world. A small gesture like holding the door for someone and smiling, wearing a mask because it helps someone around you to feel more comfortable, acknowledging the educators that are going above and beyond and teaching our children despite the barriers being placed by adults, or finding a cure for COVID. However little a gesture might seem, that is God’s light shining through. And the more we can shine his light the less leverage we give the enemy.

God bless.