random thoughts on a day in may 2008

ARGHHHH! As Charlie Brown would say ….. why does the world seem like its being enveloped by a cloud of pessimism and despair?  I am trying to send positive thoughts out to the universe in hopes that it may help.  Politically, I wish we would get back to discussing the real issues that face us as a nation~economic recession, rising costs of food,fuel, housing, and healthcare, change at all levels of government to a climate the encourages being responsive to the electorates needs [not wants, but needs] that is committed to finding common ground toward peace, prosperity, improvement and growth.  Enough is enough! Societally, could everyone just try to respect others points of view, show compassion and understanding, and display some responsibility both on a personal level and as part of the human condition???   As trite as it sounds, try to leave the world a little better than we found it.

On a personal level, could people practice forgiveness and understanding.  Just for a moment look inside ourselves and admit our errors and instead of holding onto past injuries whether they be emotional or physical, real or imagined move forward, strive for unity, love, and as the AA creed states the acceptance of things we cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference between what can be changed and what cannot.  Sunday was the fourteenth anniversary of my mother’s death. I miss her every day.  I long to change the cross words I may have said to her in my youth.   I wish she could see how her grandson has become the man and father that is better than my wildest dreams. And meet her great grandchildren~they are wonderful,funny, handsome, tender, loving boys who are the very best of us.They carry with them so many mannerisms that remind me of her and my late Dad. I have learned to cherish every moment you are blessed to get with those you love. Waste not a second of that time!