I was watching a movie last night where Lex Luther used the media and peoples’ perception to manipulate “the Bat” and the “Caped guy that wears a big S” into believing the other one was bad…now granted, the “Caped guy” may have crossed some boundaries to save the woman he loved, but who hasn’t, right??
Anyway I digress, during the story line, it became clear that a few lies were told to misrepresent actions of others, and the pieces were being methodically maneuvered by one psychopath. My brain began to formulate comparisons to our present climate of stories, allegations, rhetoric, and fear contrived beliefs.
By the time the good guys figured out there was a mastermind behind their battle, the mastermind created a bigger evil that required the death and sacrifice of what represents “good an hope” to defeat the monster. Yeah, I know, it’s a movie and it’s fake. But come on already. The comparisons are there because the creative minds used real life as inspiration. (Not just recent events, Hitler?) I know my average brain is not the only one that seen the similarities.
The question in my mind is, are we going to let the good die in our world because we ignore the warning signs that perhaps something may be a little off…just like we do in relationships, jobs, friendships, or walking down an unsafe street or alley at night.
Why do we ignore the signs that literally NEVER GO AWAY??? Why do we think for a second that if we just let it play. We may tell ourselves “it’s not that bad, I can deal with this if its the worst thing that can happen?” Why do we sit back and “let shit happen?” We do NOT have to be complacent, we do not have to settle or accept what is being done to us. We have a voice. You have a voice in your life (I like to start small), once your clear the rift raft from your life, you can begin to work on other changes…
How? Challenge the justifications and rationalizations you tell yourself to accept what should not be accepted. “Meh, he only cheated once…” “She really wants that new house, and if I don’t get it for her she will leave me.” “I can’t do anything to change the world, I’m not important enough and don’t have any power…” These are words I have heard from people straight out of their mouths. ALL that you choose to settle for is on you.
If you are lonely, learn to love yourself and be comfortable with who YOU are. If you begin to believe that you need to be or act in any way that changes who you are in your fundamental core, then you have lost who YOU are. You will be a sheep in your life, being led by someone that works to lead you for their benefit (most of the time) not your own. DON’T BE A SHEEP!
I’m going to end this blog with a concept for your consideration…be good at living, not just being alive. Take the risk, splash in the puddle, protect your heart and mind by being honest with yourself. Lying to yourself allows others to lie to you too…
~WM~
Whiskey Momma 