Thought for today: If you are offended by people getting married on the Grammys but not by a dozen women trying to sleep with a bachelor on a reality (?) tv show, you are part of whats wrong with this country. You surely know the drill and are just waiting for me to say this: “I’m convinced being generous is a better way to live. I’m convinced forgiving people and not carrying around bitterness is a better way to live. I’m convinced having compassion is a better way to live. I’m convinced pursuing peace in every situation is a better way to live. I’m convinced listening to the wisdom of others is a better way to live. I’m convinced being honest with people is a better way to live.” ~ Rob Bell, “Velvet Elvis. Drop into this event and post some gratitude: https://facebook/events/1423936951169522/ The way you treat those around you is way more important than the way they treat you. How to live: be excellent commit a random act of kindness tonight and another tomorrow laugh, its good medicine see one thing tomorrow through the eyes of a child, with an actual child if possible smile and whistle every day skip when you walk down the road if youve not been there yourself, dont criticize anothers path smile again, just because you can Learn something new every day and to any other gay children of Republican anti gay rights politicians I say come out, come out where ever you are, and find yourself some peace. Remember folks, forgiveness is for you, not for them. Keeping unforgiveness bottled up inside eats at your joy, your happiness, and your peace of mind. If you dont like the way someone is living their life, since its not your life, keep your damn mouth shut. If you dont know every fact about a situation, stop speculating and keep your damn mouth shut. If you cant say something nice, then at least be accurate, or keep your damn mouth shut. If you are angry because someone else has been more fortunate than you in life, perhaps you should revel in their good fortune, rather than being petty and jealous of their blessings. If you find yourself mad over nothing, only you can change your outlook. do it. If you think you are in pain, visit a rehab center for a wake up call. I am sure I will complain about my aches and pains as I always have, its human nature, but the complaints will be followed by a there but for the grace of God go I, and I will picture John Young in my minds eye when I say it. Bridegroom- The Movie has had an effect on me beyond what I ever thought it would, and I was proud to have helped with the financing campaign for the movie. Too late for Tom and Shane, the day marriage equality returned to California was 06/28/2013. MARRIAGE EQUALITY MATTERS, AND IT MATTERS NOW. Another project I feel strongly about is this one: kickstarter/projects/nealcampbell/and-god-save-judy-garland-a-gay-christians-journey The arc of history is bending towards equality for all. It may not happen today, or next week, or even in the next few years, but before the children of people my age are my age, change is coming. And thats a fact. thanks to all those foot soldiers working to make it happen. Amen! for all my friends who have found their own particular form of happiness in this life, embrace it. For all my friends who have not claimed their happiness, one small suggestion: Put someone elses happiness above yours, even if only for a moment. Watch their smiles when you do, and that will make all the difference. This need not be a spouse or partner, it works with friends, and even with strangers. There is great joy in sharing gratitude according to a new study. Show your gratitude to someone you feel gratitude for and see if you are not happier. Reportedly, this even works when they have passed on, though not as much as if you tell them while they are alive. So far I have publically expressed gratitude and thanked my accounting professor Sue Legge, my band director from High School Harvey Haley, my boss at First Commercial corporation Nancy A Bynum-Mack, Al Neuharth chairman of the board of USA TODAY and Gannett, Frank A Rogers, my father, John Young, John Turpin, Jay Bakker, Betty O Brumfield, Wasfy Iskander, Show some gratitude today, Hey, the study is right on. Remember this: No more hurting people. Peace. -Martin Richard. You never know when the last time you will speak to a loved one may be so without hesitation I say to Reach out and touch (contact) someone you have missed speaking to, you may never get the chance again. Stand for something: Stand up for those who cant Stand up for what you know is right Stand up against hatred and bigotry Love yourselves love one another love the planet (and stand up against corporate polluters always) love the critters love God/universe Im standing happily not too far from the door, neither way in, nor way outside. If you want to know what thats all about youll have to listen to the sermon from Open Door Community Church from 06/09/2013 at sherwoodopendoor.org
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 04:14:06 +0000
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