I was sitting on the front porch with my mom the other day. We were talking about hate crimes, serial killers and mass murderers.We also spoke of God and what He means to us individually and how He fits into all of the violence of the world.
Anyway, our conversation lead my thoughts to the meaning of life. I thought that for us to truly be free, for our souls to finally get through the gates of Heaven then we need to give our lives our hearts our souls to God! If we do that we will be free from fear, pain, loneliness, anger and doubt. He will take care of us the second we realize that we can't live this life on our own. But it's more than that. It is not enough to say it but you must feel it in your heart. You can't just think it you have to be it. Give your self to him completely and He will carry you home. The meaning is give it all to God and he will take care of you.
On Wednesday, David Kato, a Gay Rights Activist was violently murdered in his home in Uganda. I have to believe that God was holding him and whispering in his ear as he was dying. Reassuring him and taking all the fear and pain away. My thoughts and prayers go out to those friends and family David left behind. They are the ones who suffer most. My prayers also go out to those who killed him. I pray that they see the wrong that they have done before they hurt another innocent person. I pray that this horrible situation saves the life of another instead of adding fuel to a fire that is already burning out of control.
Take care friends and don't forget to let God love you the way He intended.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
I'm keeping the faith!
Sometimes I forget that I belong to one particular race (actually I am mixed race but the black part of me really stands out) and just feel like I am part of the crowd. But mostly I just stand out. The problem is supposedly that I am too much of everything. People used to say that I talk too white. I was penalized for the proper use of the English language. I thought it was stupid and never changed how I speak. I was mostly alone going through school. I was too black for the whites and too white for the blacks. Funny thing is feeling so rejected growing up created in me a strong sense of compassion and tolerance and acceptance for people altogether. I don't blame anyone for judging me or others, they probably don't know any better. All prejudice is, is hate fueled by fear and ignorance. If you remove the ignorance the the fear will go away to and tolerance will take it's place. Tolerance and hate can't fill the same space and tolerance is stronger, and there you have it. Peace cannot be achieved by forcing one's beliefs on to another. But it can become a reality by respecting other peoples differences.
In junior high it was popular to be mixed and tall and I was both. So I was fairly popular. I had a very good friend who had severe aesthetic differences. He was really hard to look at but he had a heart of gold. Most of my other friends didn't want to even speak to him but I made sure that he and I were always together. He became a part of our little clique of friends and every body really loved him and got along well with him.
My point is that I was afraid of him at first but I couldn't allow that to ruin my chances of knowing what kind of person he was on the inside. And it turns out that he was an amazing friend and a real blessing. We grew apart as children often do but I still think of him fondly and remember all the fun times we had. I also know that if I hadn't chosen to put my vanity aside and see the person inside of that really messed up face I may never have grown up to know what it truly is to feel the important emotions like compassion and caring and tolerance.
In junior high it was popular to be mixed and tall and I was both. So I was fairly popular. I had a very good friend who had severe aesthetic differences. He was really hard to look at but he had a heart of gold. Most of my other friends didn't want to even speak to him but I made sure that he and I were always together. He became a part of our little clique of friends and every body really loved him and got along well with him.
My point is that I was afraid of him at first but I couldn't allow that to ruin my chances of knowing what kind of person he was on the inside. And it turns out that he was an amazing friend and a real blessing. We grew apart as children often do but I still think of him fondly and remember all the fun times we had. I also know that if I hadn't chosen to put my vanity aside and see the person inside of that really messed up face I may never have grown up to know what it truly is to feel the important emotions like compassion and caring and tolerance.
Monday, January 10, 2011
So here are some facts about me...
1. I am really tall for a girl! (5'11 3/4" but I just say 6 feet tall)
2. I am a closet hippy! I am all about peace love and happiness!
3. I am an activist in my heart! I feel that everybody and everything should be considered a part of this world and should be treated accordingly. I think that if the greed was removed from this world then we could live in harmony.
4. I want a better world for my children... They deserve better!
5. I know I am not the greatest friend, but I am trying to get better. I don't like to bother my friends and calling them seems bothersome sometimes.
6. My New Year's resolution is to get organized!!! When I am actually organized and stay that way my life is going to be so much easier. I know that my grades will improve and so will my level of happiness!
7. I prefer peace. I like quiet and solitude as opposed to loud crowds. I like hearing nature rather than traffic. I think the world was meant to be cherished not overrun with pollution.
8. I despise injustice of any kind!!!!! People have rights and no one should be allowed to infringe on those rights. Don't get me wrong, I think criminals give up their rights when they decide to do bad things. I do agree with the justice system to a degree, but I don't think that people in power have the right to say who I get to marry just because they have money.
9. I am not a lesbian or bi-sexual but I know that Gays and Lesbians are just as much of the human race as anyone else. Using the excuses that the states and government have been using just pisses me off. These people are supposed to be representing ME?!?!?! They represent MY thoughts and opinions?!?!?! Because the last time I checked, I felt that love is love and NO ONE should be denied it!!!
10. I know that I am a minority. I know that being black, being a woman and being overweight may make me insignificant in a lot of peoples eyes. But it's a lie!!! I am strong! I will be heard! People will know who I am and what I represent! I represent Peace Love and Tolerance for ALL people!!!
Take care Majorities... See ya soon!
2. I am a closet hippy! I am all about peace love and happiness!
3. I am an activist in my heart! I feel that everybody and everything should be considered a part of this world and should be treated accordingly. I think that if the greed was removed from this world then we could live in harmony.
4. I want a better world for my children... They deserve better!
5. I know I am not the greatest friend, but I am trying to get better. I don't like to bother my friends and calling them seems bothersome sometimes.
6. My New Year's resolution is to get organized!!! When I am actually organized and stay that way my life is going to be so much easier. I know that my grades will improve and so will my level of happiness!
7. I prefer peace. I like quiet and solitude as opposed to loud crowds. I like hearing nature rather than traffic. I think the world was meant to be cherished not overrun with pollution.
8. I despise injustice of any kind!!!!! People have rights and no one should be allowed to infringe on those rights. Don't get me wrong, I think criminals give up their rights when they decide to do bad things. I do agree with the justice system to a degree, but I don't think that people in power have the right to say who I get to marry just because they have money.
9. I am not a lesbian or bi-sexual but I know that Gays and Lesbians are just as much of the human race as anyone else. Using the excuses that the states and government have been using just pisses me off. These people are supposed to be representing ME?!?!?! They represent MY thoughts and opinions?!?!?! Because the last time I checked, I felt that love is love and NO ONE should be denied it!!!
10. I know that I am a minority. I know that being black, being a woman and being overweight may make me insignificant in a lot of peoples eyes. But it's a lie!!! I am strong! I will be heard! People will know who I am and what I represent! I represent Peace Love and Tolerance for ALL people!!!
Take care Majorities... See ya soon!
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