Addictions

So people have this tendency, to over indulge when life is unfair and they feel they deserve better. I watch it day after day with women who shop to feel better. Or at the restaurants when the extra drink or dessert is ordered because of a hard day. It seems our entire nation has over indulged for so long that the nations children don't know how to be satisfied. Our country is a self centered nightmare. Addiction is an ugly and painful master. So after fighting for centuries to not have a master and be our own destiny makers, why the hell are we allowing our youth to be such worthless zombies of selfishness? I don't see any drive to be a better person anymore from most of the people I deal with. It is truly sad and frustrating to think of sending my young ones out into a world with such a frightening future. People are still going to spend themselves into massive debt this holiday, even with our economic state. What ever happened to helping out those less fortunate? People are going hungry every day.... freezing.... everyday.... in our own neighborhoods. The basic middle class is now the poor and needy, so the poor and needy are now just wishing to die. Yes I am a bit of a drama queen but watching people spend hundreds of dollars on the spoiled selfish children, who feel they are owed the gifts, makes me sick!!! These are the children who have hundreds of toys/clothes already, so many they can't even appreciate any of them. Do you remember getting that one item that made your holiday? That one doll or truck that you would play with all day every day? I would form a true love for my "one special toy", sleep with it every night, name it, never leave home without it, remember? Kids today don't even remember what they received by the end of the day, let alone love it, so why over indulge? This year, my kids get one gift each. Something of substance that they can bond with. Perhaps some homemade items of true need and nothing more. My goal in life is to give my children self worth... not self centered never satisfied emptiness. I am not saying teens are easy, they are hell on wheels, but if I can... I want to help my kids see the difference between want and need. The way the world is going it is no easy goal. Addiction is never easy to face. Counting your blessings and being grateful should not be so hard. This holiday season makes me want to say thank you to my parents for giving me so much in life. Thank you to my siblings for being so strong and loving. Thank you to the wonderful people who are still trying to be better every day, and showing us all the way. I send out a challenge to all who have spent the time to read my crap today, Go volunteer. There are people in actual need, give them your time, and love. I promise it will be the best gift you receive all season =)
Peace, Hope, Love to you all
Summer