Watch Out For The Mud

 

 

I am not a political junkie or an expert with understanding
all the workings of politics.

I am though, very interested in who our next President will be.

I enjoy watching the presidential candidates debate each other. It's interesting to watch their body language and hear their answers to questions posed to them by the other candidates.

Like someone digging for water, the deeper they go into each others political or personal past, the more likely they will find some mud. This icky substance usually sticks to things and is a nuisance to clean off.

America's candidates along with the news people are feverishly digging deep to find what they can about each man running for the highest office in the land. As the mud is brought to our attention in the debates, the accused will do their best to defend and clean up the mess. They explain their decisions and actions and sometimes they do something very bold…

They apologize for something personal or political in their past, admitting that in hindsight, they should not have voted on a bill or behaved in an immoral lifestyle. This makes them appear human. I respect them for their honesty and willingness to boldly admit they were wrong in their actions. I also respect them for choosing to defend their right to privacy when it comes to their personal life.

Bringing up the past is difficult for many. Especially when it comes to mistakes we have made or mistakes others have made against us. We can not go back and change one single day in our past. But we can, because of our past, admit fault, change our thought process, actions, and lifestyle. It's our choice. We also have to live with the fact that sometimes people will bring up our shady, self-destructive or immoral past.

When I hear someone say that at one time they were a horrible husband or wife who didn't treat their spouse or children with respect, I am curious why. Some claim they were selfish and abused relationships. They smoked pot, shot up, and drank too much to escape. Sleeping around so they could feel loved. They admit they did this in ignorance. They were wrong and they are repentant. They have made a conscious choice to change and admit that through the hell they lived, they are now a better person. They are following a better moral compass. They follow it because it brings peace to them and to their family. God did not intend for us to abuse our bodies or live immoral lives.

Selectively sharing our past can help others and give them hope.  I am not saying to shout out to the world that you have done despicable things, but if you are a changed person because of your past, you might be able to help someone who is destructive to themselves or others or hurting from physical, spiritual or emotional pain. God will use you to help others if you ask Him to. Just listening to others can breed compassion. Compassion can move. Movement can change.

Liars, cheaters, selfishness, greed and narcissism are a plenty in our government. I believe though, there are those who have a genuine interest for the good of the United States. I also believe that we have some great candidates that are running for President. Keep praying for our country.

 

Book News

Last week, I told you I would share something about my book.

Since my book is printed POD, or print on demand, the next printing of my book will have some editing changes. Even though Meet Me In The Mountains was edited by the publishing company, there are some changes that I feel need to be addressed. Nothing major, but improving and bettering my book by clarifying a few stories and fixing some obvious typo's will only make it better. I hate re doing things, but I have found throughout my life that it's okay to re-do things. To improve or change, usually creates something even better and I am resolved to the fact that this is my lot with many things I do and…………I usually feel better about it. Until next Friday. Have a great week.