There comes a time in your life when you must take a stand. Whether it’s the bully on the block, the narcissistic boss or the broken system; sooner or later- enough is enough. If you’re waiting for the right time to do something, it’ll never happen. It starts with one voice and that voice is yours.
Maybe you’d like someone else to lead the
charge? Don’t hold your breath. We’re
all waiting for someone else, so it’s going to be a long wait. That’s why it
has to be you. Someone has to be the leader and it must be you.
I’ve spoken out many times for what I believe in
and what I am against. I’ve taken risks and will continue to do so. It isn’t about winning or losing, it’s about
doing right verses wrong. At the end of the day, I can look in the mirror
and know I stood for a cause, belief or circumstance and made a difference.
We teach our kids to “just say no to drugs” but as
adults we compromise our integrity, morals and beliefs just to fit in the
crowd, job or neighborhood. Is it any wonder they would have a tough time when
Mom and Dad submit to peer pressure? Behavior becomes an accepted norm once
nobody cares. Governments and organizations understand this fact and use it to
support their cause.
Once nobody cares the next assumption becomes
relevant. It's the accepted sordid truth, though it’s not. When nobody takes a
stand the lines become blurred and it’s difficult to change. They’ll call you
‘crazy’ and use you as an example of convenience.
Deep down you will know you’re different and
it’s ok. Because you are the one who takes a stand and will bring us back to the truth. Together, we will succeed. We can’t do it without you.
Stand-up, because- this is your time!
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
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I'd like to recommend another book. It's an older fiction book written in the 50's, but can honestly say it is one of the few books that ever changed the way I think. I highly recommend reading it as it strongly addresses waiting for a leader. You may not agree with all that it says, but it challenges you to find in yourself what you do think, and examine who you really are. Check out "Alas, Babylon" by Pat Frank ( should be available at your local library... its required reading in some high schools )
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I will look into checking out the book. Thank you, Mary!
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