I've been giving some thought lately to all the rhetoric going on around the news and around the world in relation to the United States. No, I'm not going to use this space to go on a long diatraub about what's wrong with everyone. Instead, I'm going to spend this precious space and your precious time talking about what's right. It may be shocking or annoying or whatever to some, but I don't really give a damn.
I recently watched a movie that reminded a part of me what is so great about our country. The movie was referring to a portion of the Declaration of Independence. It specifically, although seriously paraphrased, highlighted what I believe is the most important principle in enabling our country to enjoy so much prosperity for so long. This same principle applies to what each of us does every day and in every thought, word, and action we take. That principle is this...
Those who possess the capability, inherently have the responsibility to enact change.
Wow, seemingly simple thought. Often overlooked thought. If you think of all the ramifications that single thought possesses, you could spend hours staring at that one sentence. It applies to everything. So, to keep this brief, after our Thanksgiving season and now coming upon our winter holiday season (Christmas for me, but celebrate however makes you and your family feel peace), think about that sentence - that thought. What capabilities do you have (were you given) and what does that mean in terms of your responsibility in using them? I know what that means for me and I use this thought every day to drive my words and actions. I'm far, far from perfect, but I know that I'm trying and that is akin to taking the path less traveled in today's world. So, as Robert Frost would say, I happily take the path less traveled and that my friends, has made all the difference.
Peace and love to you and your families this holiday season and God bless you and this great country of ours!