Alright I know I have been really bad about writing since I moved. Sorry about that.
So due to several things that I read today and that people have said I started thinking about something that bothers me on occasion. Why is it the news talks so much about all the personal stupidity of celebrities? Shouldn't they be talking about the news or doing stories that will change the world some how?
If I wanted to know about how which celebrity is adopting a baby or who got arrested now for what I would read the Enquirer or People Magazine. When I turn on the news or buy a paper I want to hear about what is happening in the world, our country, in my state, in my town, or about some inspiring story that will encourage me to go do something good. I don't want to read about how some stranger decided to throw their life away on drugs or due to some mental breakdown and how they want attention for it. Oh and let's not forget how they want to make money off of us while they throw their life down the gutter. Seriously why are we encouraging bad behavior in people? Shouldn't we be more interested in the people who are doing good in the world?
Every day even when we aren't in a war there are people who work hard to protect our rights and our way of our life. Yet how often do we go and give them praise or thank them? I know I don't do it as much as I should. I have a friend that every time I am with him he makes me proud to know him. No matter where we are if he sees a person in uniform he always makes a point to walk up to them and tell them thank you for serving our country. It is the people who make a difference in the world that we should be thanking for what they do every time we see them. They are the ones we should be proud to know and meet. The list is a long one, but I will try to name a few right now. Teachers, Soldiers, Parents, Volunteers, Nurses, some Doctors, those who do good not for a reward or any thought other than it is right.
Not that long ago I was listening to some old radio shows and it reminded me of how once upon a time people use to give awards to those who did something good. Now we praise people for doing drugs, killing people, and just generally hurting those around them including themselves. Why aren't those the stories that we only here once or twice and we let them fade?
I do get having some not so happy stories. Such as when a company is doing wrong? That is warning people not helping the company grow larger. If there is a bad habit that people are doing then bringing that to people's attention is good so they can see the wrong in their behavior. Loving when someone is destroying their life and giving them praise for doing wrong isn't good. Giving those people time on TV or in the papers isn't right.
Hopefully some day the world will remember to teach our children to do right. That being modest isn't a bad thing, but actually is more alluring than revealing all their goods for the world to see. Good deeds do get rewarded and bad deeds get punished. Hurting people is wrong no matter what is happening around you or how different a person is. Sex isn't something to be used as a weapon or be given away like it doesn't matter. It is a gift to be shared with someone you love and care about in order to reach a higher level of connection. Knowing people and trusting them is something that is important. Only we can make a difference. One person at a time we need to make a difference.
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