Attachments

We are attached to different things in life. Some have a need to be linked to power, wealth and prestige. Others have the need for family, friends, community, life. Life gives us choices in what we embrace. I personally choose the warmth of relationships with family and the connection of community. Its a matter of what’s important and putting priorities in order.

A Personal Response

Sometimes when a post is “liked” it doesn’t always mean that you like the fact someone is in distress or is in emotional need. It can be an acknowledgement that you have read the post and care about that person.

Feedback is the lifeblood of a creative person and when someone responds to you it means your message is being heard. Hopefully the community will offer support and love to you. A post that is written from the heart can mean a lot to people on both ends.

I wish there were more personal posts in the blogosphere, its way more interesting than seeing celebrities and that sort of thing. Text, pix, audio and video, whatever it is. Keep on blogging friends.

Period TV and Movies

Lately period Television and Movies have grown in popularity. Perhaps our desire to escape to a different time where things were easier draws us in. Escaping from our reality of the day to day life has us wanting a better life. Our modern world finds calamity, chaos and suffering that we want to get away from.

Now the worlds of Downton Abbey, Call The Midwife, Mr. Selfridge and the like aren’t without their own drama but it seems like people came together more and loved more. We seek to be in those times if not but an hour or two.

Jane Austen is a great source for escapist fare with many of her works being produced for TV and film. Of course we have The Chronicles of Narnia that takes us into World War II where we are transported to magical lands. Friends, enjoy these programs. Support them. Have fun. It’s Sunday night and PBS is the place to be. 

All Things New

Change is a constant in the universe. New things come to all of us. Life is in a perpetual state of renewal and reinvention.

People have the need for change which means they have to leave us and go other places for other opportunities. Other people leave because they are ready to retire from their work and want to slow down their lives.

So many things around me are changing, some for the better, others I question why. Part of change is having to establish new relationships with new people and places and things.

Students will be changing their situation for the summer and some for life as they go on to seek a career or to begin families. Friends, fear not.

Transition means going from one state to another. Life to death, employed to unemployed, leaving one job to take another. I hope the state of grace is in its fullness throughout the journey.

Change is real and it is not easy. Lives change by choice while others change because of circumstances. So as all things are made new remember to hold fast to your faith, your life’s philosophy, your family and friends. Remember we are all changing together.

Caring

I care about you
I care about me
I care about we
Do you care
Does my heart know
Why does it hurt so
Pain is the price for love
I wish you were still there
I wished you cared enough
People care about stuff
Care until it helps
Care fuels my passion
My mission is to care
Why are you not there
Handle my fragile heart
Cared about you from the start
When did you stop
Care enough to be true
Thank you for care
Its nice you are near
Care is always nice
Its worth the sacrifice
Care is a two way street
Is this how we will meet
Care the world needs it now.

I wish knew then what I know now…it doesn’t work like that.

My dad was lamenting today the sale of a vehicle he had in the 1960’s that if he held onto it would be a serious collector item today.

The saying” if I knew then what I know now” is very true. People learn from mistakes but if we could know the future then things could be different for many. Changing the outcome of a decision is hard to do. Experience helps us realize that we have to be forward thinking.

Making mistakes is a part of life and having future knowledge to avoid them can keep one from possible good experiences that might come. Life requires us to bloody our nose, skin our knees and get our hands dirty. All these things prepares us for things that can be better. However listening to those who have screwed up can help us make decisions. We can’t always predict the future sometimes life gets in the way.

When I Like…

I enjoy looking at blogs from people who I follow and those I don’t. When I like a post it usually is about the life of the blogger. Personal posts that share a story of the life of the blogger are always interesting. Their world view can help me understand my own.

My view on blogging is to be original and to enlighten my readers. Of course I enjoy silly stuff too.

I am a fan of real people before I am a fan of fictional characters. You matter to me above your fandoms.

Do Your Part for The World and For Yourself

Everyone in life has their calling that makes the world a better place. Some are called to leadership while others are there to serve others. There are all sorts of things we can do. Teaching, feeding, building, holding, loving are all occupations that are needed in our communities. For those who follow Jesus there are all sorts of opportunities available. It is for the purpose of taking care of those who are in need or those who need a lift in life.

Palm Sunday is the celebration Jesus going into Jerusalem like a hero. He rode in on a donkey (some say colt) we all need that means of transport to carry us into our calling. For Jesus his calling was to give his life for everyone.

However you are called in life please use your talents to do good. Nerdfighters have a saying Don’t Forget To Be Awesome and I think it applies here the world can suck less if we all do our part. It requires courage and faith. There are so many creative opportunities out there.

Whatever and whoever you believe, know that you can make a difference. Don’t be afraid to try new things and always be willing to share your life and love to people who need it.