As much as I hate the news, I know that I have to stay somewhat current and know what's happening in the world. In the last week, I have read about a school shooting in North Carolina, the earthquake in Turkey, a horrific attack on a gay man in Scotland, the death of Gaddafi, and wild animals running loose in Ohio. None of that makes me want to explore the world any further; it makes me want to just stay in my house with my family and cover my head up with a soft, cozy blanket.
And the news doesn't really end on CNN or MSNBC. I see things in my every day life that make me sad. Some things are little like people running red lights or litter all over the streets. I don't watch too many commercials, but the political attack ads have already begun. I witnessed a man start a fight with his significant other in a Burger King, and he cursed at her in front of their three children. I mean, really? REALLY?
Here's what I want: I want kindness, compassion, love, and sympathy. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know. The world is a big, cold, ugly place and there's no room for fuzzy bunnies, flowers in our hair, and folk songs around the campfire. But what if there is room for all of that and more? Would it really be so hard to be kind to one another? It wouldn't be. Because along with all of the hate and violence, there is so much good in the world, too.
I've seen the good, so I know it's there. I'd like to see more of it, though. More stories about happiness and joy and forgiveness and hope. I'm not normally a Pollyanna kind of gal, just ask Trevor. However, I've had enough of the gloom and doom. Let's focus on the positive, the gentle, the sweet, the loving, the kind, the beautiful, and the good in the world. I work hard to show my children those qualities every day, and if I can do it, so can the rest of the world.
End of rant. Have a lovely day. :)
I'm with ya!
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