We all have to make choices in our lives. I think we can agree on that. But do WE have the right to force our thoughts or beliefs on others when they don’t make the same choice we would make? No, we do not. The choices others make is none of our business. Of course, I’m speaking about adults who are mentally capable; not children, not mentally challenged, or anyone else who doesn’t have the ability to make rational and safe decisions.
So why the heck do others seem to think that another person’s choices are wrong? Just because that choice is not one we would make for ourselves for whatever reason, doesn’t mean that it’s wrong.
If someone else’s choices are offensive to you, so what? Are your feelings or preferences more important than theirs? I think not. Just stay in your own lane and mind your own business. Let others live their lives and make their own choices. Life is hard enough without someone trying to make you do what they want you to do!
Here are a few quotes that I found that are quite relevant:
Enjoy the rest of your day, my friends. Until next time,
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the things I’m grateful for and the little things that make me smile. It’s a huge list! But right now, at this very moment, there are a few things that top the list. (Not necessarily in this order.)
BobCat is playing with himself. His claws scatter on the linoleum as he slides across the floor. Alice is watching him like he’s out of his mind.
My 5-year-old grandson just started preschool. He’s growing up so fast and he has a little brother now. That makes my smile huge!
Dad is giving in to the fact that he needs to walk with a cane to keep himself steady on his feet. What makes me smile is that I still have him.
My oldest grandson is into motocross, competing in races, and has won first place more than once. It makes me happy that he is doing so well.
My second oldest grandson is a math wiz!! It’s crazy! I can’t wait until he’s older then maybe he can balance my checkbook.
What small things fill your heart, right now at this very moment?
I wish I could turn off the tv. Dad watches the news all damn day long. I’m all for staying informed, but I just can’t take a full diet of it. There’s so much hatred in the world. We are so divided as a nation. It sickens me that we have allowed this to happen to our country. The political divide will only deepen, especially if what happens is what I suspect will happen. I won’t get into that.
I wish all of us could put our phones down, turn off our TVs and just be kind and gentle humans. People are striking out at others over differences of opinion. Everyone thinks they’re right. We need to stop berating each other. Instead, we need to take care of each other and be aware of what is at stake. We can’t take on the ills of the world individually but we can sure as hell try as a nation.