Monday, June 25, 2012

Make Believe


Yes it's uncomfortable, even annoying, to watch usurpers and power hungry people do their manipulation and deception. Yet, I've come to appreciate every obstacle and challenge can serve an ultimate goal to live well.
   We grow stronger in our appreciation for the goodness in our lives by the contrast of seeing hateful and selfish behavior; soon as we get past our emotional upset that the world is not cooperating with our wishes.
We can improve our expression of gratitude to those we care about in the wake of all the corruption and abuse that is reported by those who would have us live afraid. These are good attributes, and like it or not, this is how they encourage and fostered our care and loving towards what we value.  The point of choice is to not despair or resign to those who would not embrace integrity as a course of action.  Who would instead, insist that we surrender to their interpretation of seeking safety from ill-defined dire possibilities.
   That's positive growth in my book. I consider myself fortunate to trust those I invest my daily care into.  I am encouraged by their interest and their involvement.  I learn with and through their examples and their advice.  They never demand I follow their way, so I am calm to discern what it is that is best from my viewpoint.
   When we cannot give reason or a purpose for continuing, then inertia is the only plausible alternative. If we are not trying then we have quit.  How sad to die while still breathing. Finding passion in ones existences is the only lasting purpose there is in our collective journey.
   "Oh my, I'm not where I can see the garden. All around me is just an expansive jungle.” This is exactly the time to recalculate and gain your bearings: With an explorer’s sense of adventure, consider the unexplored options.. We exist to create...so now...visit that palate and use bright colors.  Find something better to be inspired by, than obtaining an elusive notion of permanent safety.
I say, yes...make believe

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