I received a message from "A Friend Katherine" about some negative blog post that had her as the subject matter. I sent her a response, but felt the need to share it with BIA in general. So, here it is:
Katherine, I don't know what the fuss is about and I'm sure that I don't need to read the blog about you to glean any insight. I've seen five blog posts thus far that I deem to be truly inspirational. I would surmise that the rest are more of the same. If one is to spread positivity in this world, he/she must have thick skin. As pointed out in the bible (I read scriptures from many religions -- the bible is merely my reference tool in THIS instance) the true ruler of this world is Satan, the devil, Iblis, etc. I like to call this a mere metamorphic symbol of the selfishness of man that can take on demonic proportions, but you can call it what you like. The point is that "me-ism" rules the day and those with vision can see that continued adherence to "me-ism" leads to destruction -- of self and the commUNITY, city, state, nation and world. Those with vision, can see that the only to true path to sustainability -- for me, you and us -- is the adaptation of "we-ism"! And having that vision means that your encounter with the forces of "me-ism" is inevitable! It's part of the battle! Toughen up! Be glad that the battle is truly a spiritual, intellectual, ethical one for which you are obviously well equipped. Quit crying in your beer because of a naysayer! Use your God-given gifts and get back into the fray. Yes, there IS crying in baseball. Tom Hanks misspoke in the movie. Many athletes cry. It's OK! .... but you NEVER cry when the game is still being played! That was the true criticism of Hillary Clinton. The crying must be saved for later. Right now, there's just too much work to be done!
Posted By: Howard Barrett
Saturday, December 13th 2008 at 8:10PM
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