I tire of political ads, speeches, campaigns wherein the focus centers on dissing opponents. Can’t recall when this became customary, but it has always struck me as poor taste. I hate few things. This is one of them. It might be the especially volatile climate of today and weighty bitterness and injustices witnessed cities-wide, a shaking pandemic, or that I’m just getting older and less tolerant of subjecting myself to this much negativity. Because I seem to have developed a recent habit of turning off the radio or television just as soon as a politician begins this focused rant—and it’s usually by the third or fourth word. I know I’m idealistic to a fault, but I just wish I could hear a passionate speech on proposals, personal principles, and persuasive stands with the strength to stand on its own merit without the use of harsh words ripping another by ugly comparisons and throw-downs.
Years ago, I’d served as a ghostwriter for political content. It can be well-paid, eye-opening work, but not for me I finally realized. I just couldn’t stomach it anymore. Am I tainted by the experience? Sure. I’ve had more than my share of exposure to those who like to rule with brutal words and iron fists. But I always end up asking: Do unsavory words for the purpose of propelling an agenda (or for any reason) add virtue or honor? Do they truly enlighten or inform us on the issues at hand? Yet, instead of growing harder, I seem to be softening under iron fists. I suppose I’m yearning for people, leaders, who dare to operate by a different slogan; one I’m trying--really trying to implement in my own circle: “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” (1 Peter 3:8). While I’m aware we will not all have unity of mind in this lifetime, on this earth, with such a range of discordant issues and beliefs, I think if we practice sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind (that is, putting the welfare of others before our own)—even just one of these—then maybe we’d behave a little better toward one another. Take better care with the words we use for each other, our fellow humans. We might even earn respect. Today, I value kindness to a much greater degree, and I beg, I beg it begins within me. 10/6/2020 04:28:52 am
Thank You for sharing your Heart in speaking the Truth.. It is a drink of cool water and a breath of fresh air, when so much of our world has become bitter and stagnant in it's hatred of Truth and Good, choosing muddy waters and turbulent seas over Green Pastures and Quiet waters... 10/7/2020 09:49:12 am
Are you “The” Daniel Lemm who I knew from what seems like a lifetime ago? Suddenly, my mind has filled and gone blank at the same time. Now I’m wondering how you’ve been these past many years…? 10/7/2020 10:09:09 pm
Hello Tessa, 10/8/2020 03:13:13 pm
WOW. Hello again, 21 years and 3—well, I guess it’s now 4 days later from Turning Point. I’m humbled that Global Mode is in your sharp memory bank. Thank you so much for reaching out. Today, I’m still a constant seeker of the Lord’s hope for the future and present guidance in a shaken world; sounds as if you are too. I’m gladdened you’ve chosen to share your thoughts here and reconnected by extending a warm greeting. Shalom, Daniel. 10/8/2020 05:09:50 pm
Lol 10/9/2020 09:43:15 pm
My apologies... 10/10/2020 12:12:44 pm
I got the Alice in Wonderland bit, so no worries; but keeping in context, I’m not likely to go down anybody else’s rabbit holes. Wish you well, though, in discerning your own path by God’s Word. Take care. Happy birthday to your mom. 1/30/2021 10:22:10 am
Why, thank you, Robert Kingsly. Efficient is almost my middle name. :D 2/25/2021 05:38:15 am
Hi colleagues, is there any other fastidious blog related to JavaScript articles, while this one is good for PHP programming. 3/2/2021 07:16:45 am
Do you have any video of that? I’d love to find out some additional information. 3/3/2021 09:27:05 am
Hello again. For questions that are technical or otherwise unrelated to the topic of this article, please reconsider utilizing the Contact link at the end of the scroll rather than posting on this forum. I’d be happy to assist and/or refer you to my web-hosting service. Thanks. 3/10/2021 04:18:30 am
The site is really amazing and the knowledge you share with me is just fantabolous . I really appreciate your efforts. 3/18/2021 04:02:39 pm
Your work is just fantabolous. I really love this. I must say this is type of content is really useful for us. 3/19/2021 02:50:23 pm
I read this article.I must say This is one of the best article. and I Got Lots of Help from this article . 4/3/2021 05:07:03 am
the creativity of the writer is purely impressive. It has touched to the level of expertise with his writing. Everything is up to the mark. Written perfectly and I can use such information for my coming assignment. 4/7/2021 07:47:22 am
I am facing some difficulties to understand the meaning of the blog. If you have any short video film related to your blog, then I would request you to share it here. It would be a great help. Comments are closed.
|
Tessais a storyteller, and a transcript editor. She's also a Romans 8:28 kind of Jewish girl ... For Tessa's new
|