Entitlement

Can anyone explain to me the thought process behind "Entitlement" cause I just don't get it!

I mean I understand what the word means, but what I don't get is how anyone can feel and express they deserve better than someone else. We all have to work for what we get, respect, money, and possessions.

The only thing I see anyone of us has a right to feel "entitled" to, is the right to live. Breath air into our lungs and have opinions. However, just because you are entitled to your own opinion, does not entitle you to force it upon others.

We all work hard for what we have gained, but to me, it doesn't "entitle" one to look down upon another, just because they have gained less.

I am very saddened by what I am seeing coming up with the next several generations. The idea of "entitlement" has trickled down and perspective has been lost. The display of attitudes and lack of respect has grown overwhelmingly to almost nonexistent and been replaced with the idea of "entitlement."

Somewhere along the line, the thought of reality, of entitlement has been replaced with perceived notions of what it is to be entitled.

Money does not equal entitlement
Power does not equal entitlement
Greed does not equal entitlement

History is there to teach us not to give reasons for entitlement - We are to learn, not repeat, to be better, accept differences and grow.

Entitlement is not something earned or something to be demanded
Entitlement is what each of us has a god given right to do from the day we are born and it is to live, love, be good to one another and excel at life.

Now, of course, this is my opinion of what I see and experience. If you agree or disagree I am all for hearing your points of view and opinions.

Gilmore Girls

Okay, I have been a fan of this show for years. I loved the storyline and watching the lives unfold. The ups and downs, the twists and turns which in my opinion were amazingly close to real life and very relatable. The show was great!

Then they came out with the netflix episodes Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which I have to say I could not wait to come out. Which it did today and of course I sat and watched all four episodes. I cried and I laughed. I loved it completely.

I only have one complaint, if they leave it where they left it and don't make more I will forever be crushed. I love storylines which draw you in and make you feel apart of them, but you can't leave those kinds of storylines without a true ending.

I get the whole coming full circle and kind of ending it on the same note it started on, but come on. Anyway, it was awesome, I just want more Gilmore Girls!!

If you have not ever seen it, I strongly encourage you to watch it.

Curiousity

I am curious about something. How long does it take to get over the anger and bitterness in regards to someone you trusted who betrayed you?

I have tried really hard to understand and forgive things, but when it comes to anger and bitterness it is really hard to let it go so easily. When a cut is deep it takes longer to heal, which is common knowledge, but when it is a deep cut to emotions. How long does it take to heal?

I mean it has been years, heck decades, but yet the anger and bitterness still leave a bad taste in my mouth and thoughts. I was recently told I could hold a grudge like no other. However, I am unsure if this would be considered a grudge or just the type of betrayal creates the kind of anger and bitterness which is beyond grudge status.

So, the question is: Is prolonged anger and bitterness always a grudge or does it depend on what causes the anger or bitterness which determines if it is a grudge?

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is coming, I love the smell of the turkey and all the sides cooking. The togetherness of family and friends. The warmth in being with the ones you care about. The ability to be thankful for all you have in your life. The ability to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and hardships you have overcome.

When I was younger it was all about the food, dessert and drawing names for Christmas. Now I see it is about the being together and celebrating everything there is to be thankful for and to truly be thankful. Now don't get me wrong, I am still all about the food, cause come on, it is good! :)

Even with all the pitfalls, I have experienced over the past year, I still have my family and friends who love and care about me and support me no matter how bad things get. For them I am thankful and them I thank them for being there.

Looking back over this past year, what do you have to be thankful for? Who do you have to be thankful for? Happy Thanksgiving to you all and I wish you all happiness and love over the holiday season!

Friday follies...

Well as most know Friday was Veterans Day, the say we thank those who are serving, and who have served. We celebrate them for the gifts they allow us to enjoy. I said my thanks via Facebook to those who are too far to thank in person and hugged those who were near.

Well for the follies of this is I was sitting on my couch, actually doing some writing when I noticed bright lights flashing on the wall opposite of where I was sitting. Of course, my couch is between the windows not facing them. The dog had been barking but since I was so consumed in what I was writing I just kept telling her to hush.

Little did I realize, until I got up and looked, a cop had pulled a car over in my driveway and was doing the normal pull over deal. Well, the best part, maybe not the best part, is, I realized it was my son. He was pulled over in our driveway. Now who can say they have been pulled over in their own driveway?

I didn't want to go out onto the porch so as to not upset the cop or cause any issues, so I watched from the window, then went back to the couch and looked at my phone. I had a text from him saying "Yup, that just happened." I couldn't help but laugh.

His story was the cop followed him riding his butt about 2 miles and when he put his turn signal on to pull into the yard he flipped his lights. He had his conversation with the cop, did all the respectful things. The cop said to him, "I will be right back." When he came back he handed my son his stuff back said, "Thank you for your service son and please slow down. Have a great night."

It pays to be respectful no matter what the situation is. The cop didn't have to let his infraction go, but because my son showed him the respect he was due, the cop also showed the respect my son was due. Now don't get me wrong, there are those cops out there who abuse the power, but I truly believe if you show respect you will get respect.

Choose to respect, not disrespect it is just the humane and right thing to do.

Just my two cents...

I refuse to give into the hate, negativity, and rudeness. There is a lot of negativity, finger pointing, name calling and just down right rudeness going around. In every election, there is a winner and a loser. It is just how it works. We all have the right to vote the way we decide to vote without being belittled or bashed for our choice.

The world didn't end, and it isn't going to end. Eight years ago people were upset and spewing negativity as they did again four years ago. But again the world didn't end. Stop spewing the rudeness and get on with life.

The saying "everything happens for a reason" seems to only be relevant when people like what has happened. However, there is always a reason for why things happen the way they do. Now we have to believe the reason will present its self and things will change as promised.

So, you aren't happy with who was elected, you have that right. However, those who are happy with who was elected have that same right. Stop being part of the problem by attacking each other and focus on being part of the solution. Stop letting fear of the unknown motivate the hate and negativity.

It is what it is and it will be what it will be. Will you work towards helping to heal or will you be an addition to making it worse? Say what you feel, but respect what others have to say and feel. It doesn't matter what you think of the commander and chief, it is how you show respect to your fellow individuals. Be the better person, stand up for what you believe, but allow others to do the same.

RESPECT & ACCEPTANCE!!! Without them we doom ourselves!

Euphoric

As a writer, I have had my moments of excitement and thrills. I have also had my dips and pot holes. I have used resources at my disposal and attempted to do a lot of things I had never done before. I have learned the writing part is the easy part in comparison to everything the happens once those words are down.

The editing is just the first step towards publishing the book. Then you have the multiple redrafts. Then the submissions for publishing by publishing companies or finding agents to represent you to submit to publishing companies.

Or doing it the way I have and many others before me, self-publishing. Stepping into the ring with no safety net. Attempting the marketing, the advertising, the posting and repostings of the advertisements. Finding those who have traveled the road before you and getting advice. Finding the sites to use to get your book out to the public. This is all very difficult and takes a lot of determination to not give up.

Well, today I got the best experience a writer can ever get, I held my first published book in my hand. I got to see my name in print and feel the cover of a book I put my heart and soul into writing and putting together. It was the most amazing feeling, euphoric is the closest word I can think of to put the feeling into words and come close to explaining the overwhelming emotion attached to holding the book, my book in my hand.

Wild, Wild West!!!

Now I know why cow herders rode horses!!! Got my taste of cow herding today. I always thought I was born in the wrong era, well I now know, NOT! I am in the era I am supposed to be in, I would have never made it in the wild west days...

Well, maybe I would have if I had horses to go with the cows. Even now who in their right mind would have cows and no horses to herd them when they get out? Well, being neighborly is a good thing and help each other out. I did my good deed today. :)

I really like my farm neighbors across the street from me. They are really sweet people. But those cows are huge in comparison to me at my little 5-foot body. Talk about something funny to watch...lol

How do you even call a cow, "Here Bessy?" At least with a horse, you can make a clicking noise and they will come, but a cow, they are like cats, they go and do what they want when they want! LOL