Why are we failing as a society? Why has the world changed so much, that I hardly recognize it? People divorce at the drop of a hat, children are forced to live with their parents immaturity, and their new "friends" or new spouses immaturity too. Hearts are breaking and no one hears it. No one knows what to do anymore. No one knows how to help anyone anymore, and no one listens to or seeks out wisdom anymore. If it isn't in Cosmo, or some other short read at the beauty shop or garage, people don't have time for it. You say, "If I cannot find my answer in 30 minutes on the internet; forget it." Well, finally, I have some answers for you...and, you can find them on the internet in 30 minutes or less.
The sages quit. Most died of old age. But some just quit when wisdom became unfashionable. If the lies of the self help books, radio shows and TV therapists could put them into hiding; they weren't really destined to be sages after all. You have to be willing to seek the truth, see/hear the truth, and say the truth. You can't get caught up in this relativism mumbo jumbo. It is no more than media hype and mojo. The truth can still set you free, but you have to want to be free.
Most people like their enslavement, and they won't admit it, but they kind of have a Stockholm thing going with their master/owner. Other sages talked too much, and said too little. I don't want to be one of them, but I do want to offer what I have learned, what I have been taught, and at a great cost, I might add.
I wrote a comment to a post by Creative Woman. It looked more like a blog entry than a comment to her post! So, it was just that my computer, or this website wiped out all my hard work when I tried to post my comment(s)! I decided, that I had better get going on my own blog...because it looks like people are heading for destruction, and thinking it is okay, because everyone else is headed in the same direction. STOP I say!!!
I was blessed to have several mentors in my life; but I have only known one or two sages. Are there any other mentors out there at least??? Is anyone willing to share with others: Their success, their wisdom, their guidance, their help during times of trouble? I am not afraid of storms anymore. Oh, I have my moments, for sure! Just last week, I about had a meltdown...but that's okay with me. Meltdowns happen, we change in form, not value! (Thermodynamics lessons are free, everyday!)
I have been through alot. So much in fact, that if I were to write it all down in a book, you probably wouldn't believe it. If I can share a little here, and a little there, it would probably be better for both of us. I love life, I love God and I love people; so I really don't understand all the numbing out in the world. How do we get it together again folks? Are you with me?
I read Dear Abby today. I haven't read that since I was in journalism and I had to read it. Anyway, her column was full of all these complicated situations with divorce, children, ex's, soon to be ex's and wannabe ex's. Hey, people, divorce sucks and it hurts everyone. I know, my parents divorced, and they probably had more reason to divorce than most people do today.
I saw a good friend that I hadn't seen in 25 years, and he told me that he is divorced. He said that there was nothing he could do; he did everything he could to save his marriage. It was so sad. I believe him. But his children (who are totally awesome, great kids) are sadder, and suffer more. They are helpless. He does his best though. He is a great dad. They just all have to make the best of it, for now.
But, when I hear people getting "tired" or "bored" with each other: I just want to tell them to grow up...and then I want to be their friend, while they do...grow up. I cannot call myself a sage, but I am a pretty good mentor, and a very good friend. I always tell you the truth, even when you don't like it. I always tell the truth in love, so that you know it is true. And, we are all anonymous here; so we can be ourselves. I won't play games though. I play games with my children on Saturday; the rest of you are on your own! Find your own kids to play with!
I am tired of watching the mediocre media report their opinions. Politics and government are confusing at best, education is full of lies, healthcare is unacceptable and unaffordable, interpersonal relationships are riduculous and our justice system has become criminal. WHOA! I am tired of watching, and waiting, and being so overwhelmed that I don't DO ANYTHING about it.
This blog is a beginning, humble though it is. I am calling all sages, mentors, religious and spiritual leaders to action and I am accepting my own challenge. This is my first post; let me know if you want more. Sometimes I will post new things, and sometimes I will post old things I have written. "Truthsayer" used to have quite a presence on the internet, a long time ago. It kind of freaked me out. But I am back. Just in case you recognize the name, my nickname got pretty popular after I used it, there were a lot of imitators. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but, I am the real, the original "Truthsayer."
Later, fellow think-babies...
