Is it too much to ask?
I had this whole big rant written about how our society has changed since the 1960's. I read it and didn't like it. Instead, I'm just going to point out a thought and ask the question again.
The thought: If we know what's right and wrong, where did those things come from if there is no God?
Now the question again: Is it too much to ask:
For people to be courteous to each other?
To disagree without being disagreeable or finding fault?
To accept the message without trying to brutalize the messenger, even if we just disagree?
To have a little empathy with those whose struggles in life are different?
To help someone out without expecting anything in return?
To accept that we just may be the one that is wrong about something?
To accept a little difficulty in life without flying off at the handle?
To remember that we really are all in this together and show some compassion for our fellow man?
To understand we're all human and when people make small mistakes, to not take them personally?
The idea for this story came from my plane trip story. I was really ashamed of most of the people around me on the aircraft. I mean that. A man was hurt trying to do his job and get these people where they were going and they were mad about it. I felt bad for the man who was just trying to hurry and get his job done. I've been there.
I'm reminded of a little saying I learned from Wendi: Practice random acts of kindness. I challenge everyone who reads my blog this week to do just one, random, out of the ordinary, unexpected act of kindness. If you see someone who needs help, offer to help them. If someone's made a mistake at the store and you have to take some extra time to fix it, just offer a little bit of patience and understanding instead of being angry and put out. Let them know it was just a mistake. If a co-worker is struggling, offer an encouraging word or some help. Fight the urge to honk and flip off the idiot who just cut you off on I 15. There are lots of ways to make someone's day easier instead of harder. Do something. Anything. One of my favorite new ways to do this I heard from Wendi. The pastor at her new church suggested asking your server at a restaurant if there's any need they may have you could pray for as you give thanks for your meal.
We have the choice to be a part of the problem, or change our mindset and become part of the solution. One step at a time!
We can change our world if we're willing to try.
The thought: If we know what's right and wrong, where did those things come from if there is no God?
Now the question again: Is it too much to ask:
For people to be courteous to each other?
To disagree without being disagreeable or finding fault?
To accept the message without trying to brutalize the messenger, even if we just disagree?
To have a little empathy with those whose struggles in life are different?
To help someone out without expecting anything in return?
To accept that we just may be the one that is wrong about something?
To accept a little difficulty in life without flying off at the handle?
To remember that we really are all in this together and show some compassion for our fellow man?
To understand we're all human and when people make small mistakes, to not take them personally?
The idea for this story came from my plane trip story. I was really ashamed of most of the people around me on the aircraft. I mean that. A man was hurt trying to do his job and get these people where they were going and they were mad about it. I felt bad for the man who was just trying to hurry and get his job done. I've been there.
I'm reminded of a little saying I learned from Wendi: Practice random acts of kindness. I challenge everyone who reads my blog this week to do just one, random, out of the ordinary, unexpected act of kindness. If you see someone who needs help, offer to help them. If someone's made a mistake at the store and you have to take some extra time to fix it, just offer a little bit of patience and understanding instead of being angry and put out. Let them know it was just a mistake. If a co-worker is struggling, offer an encouraging word or some help. Fight the urge to honk and flip off the idiot who just cut you off on I 15. There are lots of ways to make someone's day easier instead of harder. Do something. Anything. One of my favorite new ways to do this I heard from Wendi. The pastor at her new church suggested asking your server at a restaurant if there's any need they may have you could pray for as you give thanks for your meal.
We have the choice to be a part of the problem, or change our mindset and become part of the solution. One step at a time!
We can change our world if we're willing to try.
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