Places

We all have places we want to go. Places like Italy, Ireland, or even something less foreign. It could be a point in our lives that we want to reach, or just a short-term goal for tomorrow, but I'm not here to talk about those kind of places. I am here to talk about your place in life, and how it plays out. There is a time and place to speak your mind, depending on your relationship. Unless absolutely necessary, a grandparent shouldn't interfere with the raising of their grandchildren, an aunt or uncle shouldn't constantly give their opinion about their nieces or nephews, and a stepparent shouldn't conflict with the upbringing of their stepchildren. Think; don't say anything if you aren't the one in charge, and if you think you are, remove yourself from the situation, and judge fairly. Use your brain if you have one; you could upset a lot of situations if you try to take a position you aren't meant for.

Pay It Forward

People laugh and say, "That's the understatement of the year," when I say I have opinions. I think this world is a disgrace upon itself. There is a lack of education, discipline, and love for others in the younger minds of today. I don't say this to sound like a pompous woman, I say this because it's truly disappointing.
People don't consider others, I can't name the amount of times that I see a heartless driver cut someone off, or that I see a teenager disrespect their parents. I see it among my peers, and it angers me because we know better. People know better, and no one cares. No one cares that you can see the world falling apart in front of our eyes. Divorce rates rising, adoption agencies and orphanages overflowing, and no one trying to fix anything, and if they do, without much success.
Maybe we should take stock in the movie Pay It Forward. If we could just pass on kindness, and let it grow, we might have hope.