Wow hu guys? Just wow...
Over the last week I've seen A LOT of different things happening not just in the world, but even here in my own circle of people. Social media is so much fun these days isn't it??? Haha..
I can't help but have thoughts and opinions on a lot of it. It's who I am. So for the last few days it's been a lot of processing, and I decided to share some of my thoughts. I promise it won't be about politics or the president.. and here's why: THOSE THINGS AREN'T WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE WORLD. Nope. Not the problem. Who the president is or what you may believe on a political matter may be PART of the problem, but the core issue is actually a people matter. Maybe you believe certain things should be or shouldn't be happening in the world, therefore believing there's a problem. Well there are many problems happening right now whether it be in our economy or with all the hate. There's always going to be something even if it's just one thing happening that we don't agree on. This is not the first time there has been division in the world. We can't control a lot about life. We can vote and voice our opinion. That's about it. What we can control however, is how we handle ourselves and how we treat one another.
Let's talk about the women's march for a minute. The women's march got a lot of media coverage and attention. I think thousands and thousands of women joining together to stand unified as one is absolutely beautiful and empowering. HOWEVER, what a lot of people don't know is that many pro-life organizations were not allowed to be involved, and some pro-life women who were there that day were treated like trash. I have a friend who personally knows women who went there to stand united with other women peacefully trying to stand for their pro-life beliefs, and they were practically assaulted. You would think that a movement that is so strongly for women's rights would be more loving and supportive towards ALL women and their beliefs regardless of what they are. I do however know many people who supported that march or were there and they are people who would NEVER act like that! So if you are one of those people reading this, please don't misunderstand me! That's wonderful! I'm glad you lovingly and proudly supported it. It's just sad though, that nothing is really ever going to be completely about love and unity in all aspects anymore. I'm not sure life was ever like that actually. That weighs heavy on my heart these days. Here's the thing though... regardless if you are pro-choice, knowing how some pro-life people were treated there should still bother you. If it doesn't, then you are part of the problem. I'm pro-life myself, but even I dislike when I see other pro-life people coming on strong and hateful. Even the march for life walk that's taking place in DC on Friday will have ignorant people there holding signs saying things like "ABORTION IS MURDER" which is just not necessary. I hate that. When I saw fellow Christians mad that gay marriage was legalized posting nasty things online, I HATED THAT. When I see people bash Trump supporters or haters, I hate that. You know why??? People matter to me no matter what they believe. When people stop caring about people in general, that's when everything becomes so one sided and solely about only supporting people who think exactly like us.
That's what I see lately. People don't matter to other people anymore. Are there people out there who can still stand unified despite differences? People that love above all? Yes. I will use my sister Rebecca for example. We couldn't think any differently about pretty much everything going on in the world today haha. We are still supporting and loving each other though! I love that. Have we had heated discussions about things? Sure haha. Do we argue about petty things on social media still sometimes? Yes haha. I love her though, and I know she loves me. It's not just because she's my sister either! It's because she's a person and PEOPLE MATTER. However, it's a lost cause these days for a lot of people. When I hear people say they don't talk to their mother, sister, father, daughter, cousin, friend or whoever anymore because of this past election and "political stuff", I honestly feel physically sick for a moment. That's not a problem with any president or movement.. that's a people problem guys. That's us not being able to cope with differences.
I have two kids. I'm sure if you are reading this you know that. When my daughter says something to upset her brother, even when she is being a little brat under no circumstances is it ok for my son to punch her in the face or pull her hair. Why? Because we don't treat people like that even when we think they are wrong. We teach them how to deal with issues regardless of who is right or wrong. I think adults need that lesson too. We have become such an entitled generation that we can't even see people beyond their beliefs. I do it. We all do it at some point. It doesn't help that we hold signs at protests and put stickers on our car that represent something we believe. Great. Awesome. Everyone wants to be pro-something these days. BUT.......
What if on top of our own personal beliefs, we all were also pro-love. I can't imagine what it would look like to have a march and movement that was called "the march for love". You know what that would look like? It would be blacks, whites, atheists, Christians, Muslims, men, women, gays, lesbians, transgenders, democrats, republicans, pro-life people, pro-choice people and more... all walking together. No one left out. Not to diminish our individual and different beliefs, but to rather celebrate them. This will never happen though, and it's because we live in a compartmentalized world. Our differences cause issues so we walk, run, march, protest or whatever to support those things.. and that's just life. We can't escape that. We walk to support and end things like cancer! Please don't hear me wrong. These things are great and powerful!!! There's something incredible about standing for a cause with others that think like you. I DO believe that. I'm also not saying be tolerant of everything despite your personal convictions. No no. I just have this other vision as well... and it's billions of people like I mentioned before, all walking together 100% unified. Real actual complete human race unity. All humanity being pro-people. Call me crazy.
A girl can dream ok.
#prolove
