Life is a challenge. Despite honour, integrity and knowledge, paths to society’s future are not decided by (a perception of) moral high ground, but by the majority – family, friends, neighbourhoods, towns, cities. Everyone has an opportunity, a voice. Decisions that run counter to belief systems happen, sometimes on a grand scale. But change is constant. Nothing is forever. Protest has its place, but not as a mechanism for inciting hatred, fear, refusal of acceptance. Social outcry on the grounds of disappointment, or disbelief, is counter-productive. Not everyone can be appeased. Not every time. We are unique souls.
Despite stark reality, grim realization, and uncertainty, we each choose our own paths forward. We are granted this gift. Our lives, our future, and what we make of them, is not dependent on society’s will. Anger, disappointment, resentment arise, but at day’s end, we have family, a home, a future.
Others before us forfeited their opportunity. They abandoned their chance to be heard, to vote, to cherish victories or regroup in defeat. Their voices were silenced.
So ours could be heard.
We all have a choice. We remember what we choose to remember. We can focus on past indiscretions, perceived injustices, or how once again an unfair world has victimized us.
Or we can appreciate what we have, and why we have it.
On sacrifices made.
On moving forward.
Together.
Perfection!
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Cheers, thanks very much for saying so!
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“Nothing is forever.” Thank you very much for sharing, Mike. Looking forward to your future posts.
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Thank you Jason, much appreciated! Keep in touch!
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Sure! I’d be happy to. 😉
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Thanks, just thanks!
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Thanks Don, much appreciated. I’m usually not one for serious posts, but once in a while, they write themselves. Cheers!
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Same to you.
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So beautifully said. As always
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Thank you so much. BTW, I found you on Twitter! Cheers!
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Thanks for the follow 🙂
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My pleasure!
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Words are failing me right now, Mike. Beautiful, simple,elegant. Bravo!
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Thank you Susan! Every few months my alternate personality grabs the helm and writes a serious post. I am considering therapy. Cheers for the kind words!
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Sometimes we need a little seriousness. Sometimes we need a little humor. Balance. 🙂
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That’s it exactly. Stepping out of comfort zones every now and again. Cheers Susan!
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It helps us grow!
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Nailed. It. 😉
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Cheers, thanks Brian!
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Very touching and true. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏽
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Thanks so much!
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Great post, Mike and many thanks for ‘liking’ my Remembrance Day post.
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My pleasure Anne. Great to see you acknowledged Leonard Cohen on your site, what a huge loss of us all. Please keep in touch!
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I apologize for calling you Anne, Dianne, gosh darn spell check. Cheers!
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Beautifully written!
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Cheers, thank you!
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Never forget…
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So beautifully written! Every sentence resonates with truth and light 👍🌟
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Thanks so much for the kind words Jenna. Much appreciated. Cheers!
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