Excited for the Future

2016 has been a crazy year. As Christmas quickly approaches I am enthusiastic for the upcoming year. In 2017 Donald J. Trump will become the 46th President of the United States of America. Many, including several members of my family, are worried about his Presidency. I don't share their pessimism. I see Trump's win as a plus for the future of my country, my family and myself. Why do I feel this way? I see a future where the family is a priority, where the unborn are protected, where our borders are strengthened, where immigrants are not demonized because they will enter our country legally and where America will be great again. I am finally optimistic about the future. God bless America.

Being Kind in a Reactive World

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. -Aesop

I have spent the last attempting to straighten out issues dealing with my Obamacare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield via the telephone. Something I noticed with each call is that the person answering the phone was rude at the beginning of the call. I kept a positive attitude throughout each conversation and each time the person on the other end of the call became nicer to me. It seems that everyone is reactive when dealing with others. Wouldn't the world be a much better place if we returned to common courtesy? I challenge everyone to spend a day, heck try an hour, being kind to everyone that you encounter be they familiar or strangers. If the people you encounter are rude, ignore it and be kind. We can change the world simply by doing this one thing. My challenge isn't anything new, It is Biblical yo:

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.'  But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person.  If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.  And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.  If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles." -Matthew 5:38-41

Works for me.