In My Mind's Eye

In my mind's eye, I am about 35 lbs. lighter, I am whole and complete, both phyically, emotionally. I am who I am and I try to remain as true to myself as I possibly can, even though I am tempted to change sometimes in order to "fit in" with certain groups. I know that by being dishonest with myself, not only am I robbing myself, but I'm also robbing others of knowing who I really am and what I can offer.

Being a compassionate person in a world of complete and utter disarray isn't a easy thing to do when it seems like those around aren't sure how to respond to other's kindness. In my mind's eye, there would be less tension around and more love; people actually coming together to get things done instead of tearing things apart.

It's not enough to just say words to people just so that they will be happy, that's a false pretense. In order to make people truly happy, taking time away from what we want and share with others is a first step in making people who aren't as fortunate, forget their troubles, even if for only a few minutes.

Throughout our life we all at one time or another, regardless of financial status, witness and experience some form of troubles and problems. No one is immune from having to make difficult and sometimes, troubling decisions. It's that some people can handle the outcomes better than others.

Infomercials and reality tv shows seem to have the solution for all the problems (at least most of them) that plague the human race; but for all the ideas that they provide, in true reality, they are only a form of entertainment and therefore can provide no true solution, only more problems by appealing to younger people that by trying certain temptations, and seeing how much fun it is to be disruptive and careless towards others around us, that it will automatically make that person "cool" and will begin making all their dreams come true.

In my mind's eye, my child will grow up without ever having to be subjected to drugs, alcohol, sex, etc., and will become a productive citizen of society. I have to allow my child to make mistakes on his own without looking over his shoulder everytime he turns around. I know that I haven't been the best example of a parent in the past, but I want to make every effort to make sure that he does what he knows is right and that he can talk to me about anything.

In my mind's eye, I can make this blog work and reach out and make new friends. I want to expand my boundaries outside of my home and be able to say that my life was made richer by those I came in contact with.