It is now official. I will, without a doubt, be at The Howl at the Moon Saloon on Saturday night July 10th at the Power Plant in Baltimore. There are abundant ways to reach me, so if you are interested in joining just say so (if you have no better way to reach me... post to the comments section).
Onto tonight's subject. Stand for something, stand your ground, stand on your own two feet... just stand up to someone - do something that makes a difference.
I am embarassed to say that an argument broke out tonight, in reference to someone I've referred to on here before, between two siblings and me. There are other things brewing, I believe, but one found a way to get under my skin by making a remark towards someone's nationality... and that they "need to learn the language." GRRR.
That sibling has never met nor spoken with the person in question. He had no way of knowing that the person that I'm speaking of is bilingual. That person speaks English, I can only assume, as well as they speak the language of their ancestry. They probably speak English better than I, but I really have no way to judge, nor would I want too.
The crux here is this: People sat at the table speechless as I defended this person, and a myriad of other things that I proceeded to unload on him, speechless. They should have had something to say.
I explained as i will now.
You must decide to stand for something. You have to vocally stand behind what's right or else you will surely support everything that is wrong. Not standing up allows another person to gain power in a world where even the slightest bit of change can result in chaotic downturns of the people around you and even society in general. It disturbs me to see people sit by and watch as an argument breaks out and take the easy way out "...I'm not takin' sides. That would be wrong." No, it wouldn't. You're going to upset someone you care about, and that's why you won't take a side. It has absolutely nothing to do with being "right" by NOT taking a side.
Standing in the middle shows everyone around that you are weak. Maybe that's the image that you want to portray, but don't expect me to sit there and watch you do it. I won't. I have seen too many lives completely ruined because too many people wouldn't stand up, then after that they look at the victim and say "I was supporting you all along." With what, your thoughts? Sorry Kreskin, but on this planet, graveyards are filled with thoughts that didn't get out... fortunes that were never realized because of it... and Love that never had an opportunity to be lost - due to it only ever being thought and not acted upon. Thoughts are cheap, unless they are brought out for consumption.
Sorry that these past couple of posts haven't been as upbeat as before, but it's been a long week. I get the feeling that it's going to continue until Friday night. I'm, obviously, surrounding myself with at least somewhat miserable people and I believe it's taking a toll on me. I'm frustrated. I'm tired of hearing excuses for everything that's wrong in the world with no thoughts on fixing the problems. I'm beginning only to want answers and solutions.
I don't mind hearing problems, I just don't want to hear about them like they are the end of the world. All of this will seem small in the not-so-distant future... including what I've written.
Overall, things will be well soon. I will have gotten away for a weekend and recharged for more upbeat attempts at making people happy, advice, and some humor. I'll find a few more lol's because I'm going to spend next weekend with some of the most positive people I know. I haven't written about them yet, but oh the fun it will be when I get back. Until then, take care of yourself.
Mo
P.S.
Hope training is going well. :)
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