Our Hope And Our Future

I had an extremely interesting conversation with some young coworkers a few days ago. By young, I mean all three of them were young enough to be my daughters. I can't remember which one brought it up, but the bottom line of the conversation was that none of them believed the "news" story about the reporter and cameraman in Virginia being shot live on air was real. None of them! For the record, I myself believe the story to be doubtful, but then again I am a conspiracy theorist. I have just seen too many stories that leave more answers than questions, too many leads not followed up on.

For example, I don't believe anyone died at Sandy Hook. There have been many things that made me question the story over time--emergency drill planned for the area that day, evidence of crisis actors, even one video that made a case for the child "victims" all being alive and well (and substantially older than they were reported to be at the time of the incident).

What I realize about my young friends is that they were born into a world with problems. Things have not been as easy for them growing up as they were for me. Consequently, they are not programmed to believe the world is run by people who care (like so many people my age and older). They see the flaws and desire to change things.

I'll admit, becoming a conspiracy theorist was difficult for me. I did not want to believe the world I live in is run by control freak psychopaths. When I finally understood the level of control and manipulation I live under, my world completely fell apart. I literally had to reconstruct my whole outlook to reflect these new understandings. Confronting evil is not pretty.

Young people today don't have anything to reconstruct because they were born into an obviously flawed world. It is much easier for them to not only see the evil but also to deal with it. These kids are now coming of an age where they are old enough to change the world, and they are making great strides. I am extremely encouraged that I do not have to fight this battle alone. These young people are our hope and our future. May I be blessed enough to witness everything they accomplish!

~CSE

   

Who Our Children Truly Are

I have a granddaughter. As a grandparent, I naturally think she is brilliant. She is also almost two and fiercely independent and stubborn. Very often she becomes frustrated by the limitations we place on her in order to keep her safe. As responsible adults, it is up to us to care for our young ones and guide them into the paths that will lead them to becoming successful adults. At least, this is our perception. Is it our job to mold and shape our children? The more I ponder the question, the more unlikely it seems.

I have always believed we were fully formed spirits before we came to this human experience. If that is true, what makes me think I have anything to offer one of these small humans? Yes, it is my responsibility to protect them to the best of my ability. I also believe it is a good thing to nurture them in such a way that their talents and abilities are enhanced. The thing is, children are not globs of clay that need to be twisted and molded into our ways of thinking and our ways of life.

Children are spirits that have come to earth to explore, to create, to experience. They are not smaller versions of ourselves, nor are they extensions of us. Children come to earth with their own life missions and life purposes. They come with jobs to do!

As parents, we often believe good parenting involves helping them learn to cope in society. The thing is, there is a fine line between teaching them the rules and forcing them to become someone they are not. Often our definition of successful parenting is helping them conform.

When I look at my granddaughter, I don't just see a little person who needs training. I see personality. I see emerging talents, skills, and interests. I see unlimited potential--unlimited giftedness. She has a job to do. My job is to not interfere.

Children are here to make their own mark on the world. The question is, will you help them or will you force them into a system that may not be in their best interests? What if part of that child's job is to help you?

Who do you see when you look at a child? The answer may have consequences that extend far past what you currently see. Understand that each soul is a fully formed spirit and work from that place.

~CSE