Christmas 2014 It is the Christmas season, the most joyous time of the year. A time that we celebrate our Saviors birth and talk of peace on earth and goodwill towards men. But that seems like unrealistic hope these days. International terrorism is rampant and innocent victims, both young and old, are lose their lives daily in the name of a radical faith or for some other agenda. Here in the states, recent events has ignited a racial divide resulting in riots and protests across the country. Regrettably, retaliation now has occurred as well. Life is too precious to be so casually tossed aside. Ethics..are nothing but reverence for life. This is what gives me the fundamental principle of morality, namely, that good consist in maintaining, promoting, and enhancing life, and that destroying, injuring, and limiting life are evil Albert Schweitzer Im afraid too many of us are so caught up in our own point of view and rights that we cannot even consider the opinion of others. Is it my imagination that the TV commentators and even our elected leaders seem to argue over everything? There is definitely too much blaming and not enough listening. Perhaps all of us could use a healthy dose of humility to take away some our stubborn pride. I am certainly not smart enough to have the answers to these issues, but I do know that each of us can only fully control one person...ourself. Each of us is a full time job. Perhaps if we individually practice the qualities we extoll at Christmas; love, peace, good will, joy, understanding, empathy, and so much more, then we can make our little world a much nicer place. Perhaps we need to be less concerned about our rights and just do what is right. If enough people follow that simple path, imagine how much nicer our world can become. Everything you do matters. Every move you make, every action you take...matters. Not just to you, or your family, or your business or hometown. Everything you do matters to all of us forever Andy Andrews, The Butterfly Effect Rejoice! It is Christmas. Share your joy and love to everyone you meet. Practice good will to ALL men. Live in peace within your world. And do it all year long. Wow! Now thats what I would call a great Christmas present for all of us. Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year too. Mort
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 22:51:51 +0000