Milestones

For me the little steps seem to make a bigger difference. Yesterday I was able to speak a little in front of people that are pillars of the community. I woke up this morning feeling better than I have in a long time. I conquered a small fear yesterday. Speaking in front of people. This is something I have battled all my life. If had the choice to stand up in front of the class or fail. I gladly took the fail. Let alone speak to people who have always been "someone". I can not help but feel like I do not belong. But now I am thinking bigger. Now I am thinking I want to bust through this road block of no compassion. I'll tell you,  so we have this beautiful park and it is 40 acres. Unfortunately the outside looks beautiful but the inside at the heart needs some work. I remember going to the park and doing arts and crafts. Playing team sports like dodge ball and volleyball. Now everything is separated. No one is really engaged other than on their phones. Or picking on someone. Or cussing an adult. I was called horrible names by children just because I was walking by. I feel passionately that I can give back and so can a lot of others. We can make a difference. My idea is to bring some life skills to the park for these kids. Like communication skills and empathy towards people. I know that everyone will not be as excited as I am but I strongly believe that there needs to be a re connection of senses and feelings. That words are every thing and what you say to people and how you treat people is just as important than anything else maybe even more so. With the intense bullying. All the suicides of young kids that we have had to go through as a community. Just maybe lives can be saved by offering human kindness and self esteem. I know for me it is about the kids. It is about growing up with a sense of self worth. And that they are valued not just exist but they are our future and I believe with good guidance and their want to be better and to love one another. I believe each and everyone of them can succeed.  Just because somewhere we got detached. Turn off the news and turn on some music. Dance around your home and tell someone you love them but at the end of the day this is what matters. Until next time my friends.