The Opportunity of a Lifetime!

We often make decisions based on fear. When faced with a choice between comfort and uneasiness, we tend to side with comfort. Making that decision isn’t necessarily correct or safe; it just appears to be less troublesome to our emotions. A child learns this at a young age and is able to manipulate a parent into seeing the desired outcome.

The problem of being part of the status quo is it locks us into a parameter of common predictions and outcomes. Creativity becomes limited and many of the comforts we enjoy today would not exist. Typing a blog on this laptop is one of the perks of someone being different. Virtually all we touch today was created by someone who dared to have the courage to test the unthinkable.

It’s time we stopped trying to be like everyone else. Maybe not fitting-in is an advantage. Some of the quietest kids in school were the smartest and I always noticed they excelled fluidly at everything. Perhaps being odd or exuberant is a gift. Some of the best keyboardists I’ve known were odd and intelligent people.

How many medical, scientific breakthroughs or technological changes have we lost due to someone trying to be a square peg in a round hole?

The status quo says those people are weird. Stay away from them. Did you ever think perhaps they’ve been staying away from you a lot longer?

We shun those we fail to understand or simply are unable to label. We view those folks as freaks, possibly unstable or dangerous.

People who see things different are interesting to talk too. They are usually gracious when someone takes an interest in their lonely world. We’re all human beings, no matter what our style, flavor or color. Everyone wants to be loved and accepted.

Isn’t taking the time to connect perhaps the opportunity of a lifetime?

Until We Meet Again,
 Jim Carver

Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com

http://jimcarver.blogspot.com/

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Newtown, Connecticut- We feel your loss!

Words can’t describe the numbness felt upon hearing the news of the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. 20 first-grade students and 7 adults mercilessly gunned-down by pure evil. Innocent children taken from their families and loved-ones.

What kind of sick individual guns down his own defenseless mother, school children and teachers?

 Some were hero’s laying down their own lives attempting to stop the carnage and save the children. Other school personnel did save many lives, unscathed from gunfire, but emotionally scarred from something so evil, no child should ever witness.

Our heavy hearts, prayers and thoughts are with the children, family and friends of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Your grief is our grief. Your loss is our loss.

May the Lord grant you peace, comfort and wisdom in your healing process. Those hearts and little souls are in a far better safe place. A place that is safe from pain, sorrow, sickness and death. Rejoice in the fact you will one day be united again!

My wife and I extend our deepest sympathy to all of you in Newtown Connecticut.  

Sincerely,

Jim and Jane Carver

Just Like Johnny Appleseed!

Back in the early 1800’s, it was customary to retire to bed at night and leave the cabin unlocked. Neighbors and Native American Indians were welcome 24/7. Locking the cabin was considered an insult. Sharing heat and food was common.

Considering the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the most honorable feat would be to help out someone in need.

 

My friend, John O’Brien, lives in Connecticut. Due to the Hurricane his family lived comfortably for several days using a power generator at home. After power was restored, he immediately loaned his generator out to a friend. The friend was in need of heat and a warm meal. John’s simple act of humanity provided comfort and relief.

Times, culture and trust have changed considerably since the days of Johnny Appleseed. It’s safe and easy to be cautious to the extent of ignoring suffering.

If the devastation of a Hurricane inspires us to reach out and provide assistance the humanistic values alive in the 1800’s, still exist today in America.

Consider helping a stranger, friend, or animal.

Just like Johnny Appleseed the seed you plant-grows.

Well done Mr. O'Brien!

Until We Meet Again,
 Jim Carver

Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com

http://jimcarver.blogspot.com/

Disclaimer- Books and links on this website contain affiliate marketing sources between Jim Carver and third party companies. I only recommend products, brands and businesses that I strongly support. Photos used on this site are used courtesy of the original authors and in no way endorse The Rust Belt Chronicles or my work. Thank you.