You
read correctly there will be no Star Wars spoilers here. Mainly for one because
I haven’t seen the film yet, and because two I don’t believe in ruining things
for others. So you can relax now as you read this and not have to worry about
any spoilers. And I won’t be doing as much ranting like I did yesterday. I’ll
still be getting up on my soap box though be forewarned. And I have added
overhauling my LinkedIn Profile as one of my to do things over the holidays.
Especially after what I saw on someone else’s. Though I have to explain the
issue someone has helped me with already to them since I got them all confused.
I
just don’t always explain things the best in type. I do better vocally
explaining some things and with others writing is the better way for me to go.
I know I’m weird but that is just part of my charm. But I am finding the
Christmas Spirit invading me as we get closer to the day. And it has me
wondering why we are only this generous to our fellow human beings one time of
the year. Why is it that only once a year we treat all of our fellow human
beings like human beings? Shouldn’t we be treating them like human beings all
year round?
And
I know there are those in the margins that take advantage of kindness. But why
should that make the rest of the human race suffer. Why should we hate the rest
of our fellow human beings? Why is it this one time of the year that we allow
there to be peace of Earth? What is so wrong with the other 364, 365 on leap
year, having peace as well? Are we that ignorant? Are we that greedy? The funny thing is I find that the people with the least
to give are the most generous mostly. Yet as you move up the economic and
social scale it becomes more of mine, mine and give me. And less about sharing
and helping others. Now this is not true of everyone. This is a broad stroke
with a brush.
But
yet around Christmas time everyone becomes about giving. What I am asking for
is to see more helping out around the year. More giving around the year. More
mentoring around the year. It doesn’t have to be huge checks to charity just
pocket change if that is all you can spare. It does add up. And there are tons
of young women and men that need mentors and people to help them transition
into adult hood. We all had that at one point in our lives. Shouldn’t we be
willing to give back. And I know some of my readers have kids and all I am asking
is to take a little extra time and set that extra good example. I had several
people take time out of their busy days to mentor me.
And
I am very thankful for that. So when I can I help out as the uncle. And I enjoy
my role. Whether it is providing books or reading a story. Or playing a game
with them. Or whatever cool thing they need. The old saying goes it takes a
village to raise a kid. Let’s start helping all the kids in the village
succeed. Even if it is just to fulltime work to make a living. At least they
will be thriving and doing well as well as being out of trouble. Isn’t that
what we want for this next generation. And you would want someone to step up
and help your kids if you weren’t here wouldn’t you.
See
I made good on my two promises in this post. One there were no Star Wars
Spoilers, and two I wasn’t as harsh as yesterday. Now I will get off my soap
box. And I will forewarn you that there may be more of this mushy side of me
tomorrow I’m not sure yet. But for now feel free to leave your comments and
questions below. And if you want my posts to come to your inbox feel free to
enter your email address in the box below where it says follow by email. As for
me it’s is back to researching for me. *Tips his hat and walks out the door heading
for the library. *
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