I did not post these easy quotes/memes on Monday, because in theory these should be true every day of the year.
The man fought in peace. He believed in quiet non-violent protest. He asked to not be judged by skin color, but by actions. That absolutely should be true.
But it's easy to judge others. It's way too easy to make a disparaging remark, to put someone down, to bully, to make a life more difficult with a ridiculous law.
I am guilty. I have no doubt that I give an off-hand remark that's just flat wrong. I don't want to. I don't deliberately do so. But....there's a but. It's not an excuse. It's a wrong judgement call that's been in the fiber of my being.
However, if I/ We stay aware and make the conscious decision to monitor words and actions, we can move forward. We have to be a We.
I'd like to think that Wednesday marked a "new" start. A "fresh approach". Let's reset the dial for kindness, concern, and less ugly rhetoric. ???? Is that possible?
Naive..sure. Wishful thinking? Sure. Play John Lennon's "Imagine" in the background. Or Louis Armstrong singing "Wonderful World".
Yea, it's Friday. Carry on. Stay safe. Be Kind.
This country is so divided, the key word moving forward is compromise. One half cannot make all the decisions for everyone without compromise.
ReplyDeletevery true. We need moderation. We shall see.
DeleteHi Joanne - I do hope we can all settle and accept we're all different, except we're the same ... and we need to recognise others. Be kind and thoughtful ... all the best - Hilary
ReplyDeletethanks. I do hope our new president works better with others (I know he does!) and that somehow we (the world) can get back on track.
DeleteTake care
Needs to be more understanding and less fools
ReplyDeleteor we agree that we are all fools, laugh at ourselves, and make up over a beer.
DeleteSome excellent qoutes Joanne. Hope your new president will be good for your country.
ReplyDeletePleased all went well on Wednesday.
Take care.
Yvonne.
thanks. Fingers crossed we can all work together.
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