My intention for this blog was strictly to be humorous. I wanted to be the female equivalent to Dave Barry. However, in light of this week's horror in Boston, felt more inclined to the somber side of life.
So many posts on Facebook asked what is wrong with the world. I'm not sure that anything has changed in the world, with the exception of instant coverage. We are made aware immediately and graphically when things go awry. Mankind has always had those individuals bent on cruelty starting at the beginning of time with Cain killing his brother Abel. Hitler murdered 5.5 million Jews and millions of other people deemed racially inferior. Idi Amin was President of Uganda for a mere eight years, yet an estimated 100-500 hundred thousand people were killed under his regime.
The United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor and we retaliated with dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Gang violence and innocent victims caught in the crossfire, school shootings, shootings in movie theaters are all examples of deranged individuals expressing their demented world views on people unaware.
We say we will never allow such atrocities to continue, but each time I tell myself there's nothing I can do, then I am turning my head away from what is happening and refusing to help. Yes, I believe there is more good than evil. People have always been more than generous in helping with both time and money.
The world still needs more love. Can we all make an effort to step away from our cell phones for just an instant and look up and smile to those around us? People are lonely; people are craving for attention and validation; they want to know that they matter to us.
Will evil ever be eradicated? As long as humans continue on this earth, I suspect evil will be present. Perhaps, though, we can make an effort to care just a bit more. Smile, be present, listen to those around you. Let's make sure we let others know we see them and let them know they are worthy; they have a purpose.
Well said. Thank you for sharing this!
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