I do not like the current state of affairs in our country. There are significant issues to address and plenty of people and things to blame for how things have changed over the past decade or two.
Most of all I blame myself, and people like me, that have looked the other way, rationalized issues that have come to our attention, and just plain ignored things.
As 2014 began, I attended mass and prayed for the following:
Optimism - to believe that this year will be better than the last
Hope - that people down the street and across the country take a step back from their daily lives to reflect on the important issues affecting us
Faith - in my creator, my ability, and in my fellow man to see the best in others and to recognize that we are our community
Confidence - to make rational decisions and address whatever comes before me
Competence - to help my children and grandchildren recognize the important things in life, right and wrong, good and evil, how to properly treat people, and to take responsibility for your actions and decisions
Vision - to foresee the results of decisions that have been and will be made which will affect my family and to impact those decisions as much as possible
Ability - to use my experience and talent to improve things for family and community
Courage - to speak up when necessary, regardless of opposition, in this new era of political correctness and mob mentality
Strength - to uphold my beliefs at all costs and to help those that need assistance
Health - good health for my family, my friends and for myself
Happiness - to enjoy the blessings that I have, both present and past
Very inspiring!
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