politics

Wow an interesting start to the DNC.. I kind of expected it. As a former Bernie supporter, I am sad... We all knew it, but having this to confirm it just makes it harder. Along with this, as well as the VP choice for Hillary, it just almost feels like they don't want my vote. They aren't listening to the Bernie supporters... I've been saying for awhile, Bernie just saying "Get behind Clinton" will not be enough for many supporters... There are other options other than the 2 parties. It's difficult because the stakes are high... Third parties have been blamed for the loss of numerous elections, and there is that concern... But what do people do when it feels like their views and thoughts are not even considered? I totally understand if you disagree with me, but i just had to get it out there. sigh... Unless they make Bernie a huge part of the campaign and hopefully a good spot inside her inner circle, I will most likely have to vote my conscience and go third party.

Judgement

We all do it. No one is innocent in this. We try, oh my goodness, do we try, but it's very difficult to be objective and observant without forming a critical opinion ever. We can be good about it at times, but I just think we all fall short. It's something I am all too aware of in me. I work on it regularly, but still fall short. This is human. Learning and bettering ourselves and sometimes failing.

One reason I have difficulty with the Christian religion and the subsets within it is judgement. Everyone seems to think they know what is best for our soul. We are supposed to all be placed within the same box and flourish. I will say in complete disclosure that I do believe in God. I believe in Jesus, but I work on an openness of spirit and utilize some Buddhist philosophies to grow in spirit. I feel like there are many ways we can flourish and still be within the beliefs of spirit and even in Christianity, if that is our choice.

I have been reading or watching videos, especially those talking about how some feel ostracized by the way Christianity (specific religious sects in mind) can be used to make some, spefically those in the LGBT community, to feel wrong, lost, and just in general not a part of God's plan. I have trsugged with this in a very strong way. My heart breaks for those who feel like they are not enough. I too have felt that in numerous religions for different reasons...

My thoughts are with those who find themselves in these situations. If we make a choice to be in the light, all are welcome. It's not a requirement of course. I find it can be a harder road, but it's not wrong. It may be where that person needs to be. We all have our roads and our thought processes to build upon, and who am i to think i know the right one? but, boy is that hard to remember sometimes.

To those who feel in such a dark place that they feel that the end of your life is inevitable, i may not know you, but i send love, light and prayers to you. You are loved and are cared for, even though you may not feel it. My heart breaks that you find yourself in this situation. Sometimes one foot in front of the other is all we can do. This life can be cruel, strange, difficult beyond all belief. Know that there is good here. Know that there is a reason for living. I don't know what it may be for you, but I know there is one.

May you be well, dear readers.