I am sitting here thinking about all the different topics that I could write about today. So many thoughts, and yet none of them seem appropriate or good enough to actually put out there for others to read. Some of them I feel are too private, but yet need to come out, and some of them or so stupid that I figure why waste the time writing them. Although I am reminded of something that I was told once, that if you love writing just write doesn't matter what people say or think about it just do it everyday. Now I do keep a journal and try writing in it daily. It has become both my safe haven, and my sounding board. I find it is the only place in the past 15 years that I have been completely truthful about my thoughts and feelings. I know that I can write down my thoughts and know that no one can judge them and I can't get in trouble or rejected for them at all.
I think perhaps today I am going to write about why I am choosing to go public with my journal and my thoughts. Like I said in my first blog, I know I have been called to be open about my past, my present and my future so that others can come to know the freedom that comes through Christ. I started writing steadily when I was 15. I had a rocky home life, and struggled with a lot issues. Well, someone suggested to me that I should start writing since it was something I enjoyed, so that I would have an outlet. Well, since that time I have done just that. Written about my struggles, my hopes, my dreams, and my God. Many of you who will probably be reading this know me in some manner. Perhaps, we are friends, family, acquaintances or perhaps you just stumbled upon my blog by chance. If you know me then you know that I have gone through some hard times. Especially as an adolescent. I feel that I have gone through such things so that others may come to know the truth. As a close friend of mine has said 'JoDee you know that things are never gonna be easy for girls like us'. Well, I totally agree with that statement. I am here to start telling my story. My prayer is that God uses this for His glory. I think that this will bring peace to some issues from the past, as well as healing to those I have hurt along the way.
I will do my best to be completely open and honest with the stories I will tell. Not all the days will be filled with deep issues. Some days will be about whatever thoughts are running through this crazy mind of mine. I only know that I have such peace in knowing that this a step in the right direction for my future, for my families future. It is time that I start really running this race that God has put me in. I know God has plans for me, and together we are going to figure them out a step at a time.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Earth Day....are we saving the earth?
So, I went home last night, and told my loving husband that I created a blog, and am on my way. Of course, he was happy to see that I actually taking action instead of just talking about taking action. Which is something that I am notorious for. There are so many ideas, thoughts things that I want to do, and I can (and WILL) talk about them for hours, days, years, and never take any action. Even now, I am thinking about all the stuff I want to write but then not really writing about anything of importance. I am just trying to clear my head a little, get rid of the nervous energy and actually do something.
So without further ado, my thoughts on today. As everyone knows today is Earth Day. I sit here and think about what it means to me. I remember growing up and having Earth Day in school. We would spend a little more time outside that day. Talk a little more that week about recycling and our part to save the earth. In the past 10 years that I have been out of school. I don't think I have any real memories of Earth Day, or even recall thinking about it. However, this year I think it is everywhere. You turn on the TV and now one can see commercials about "global friendly" products. I can go to a store and see sections dedicated to those products. Last night while watching TV I stumbled upon a commercial for a TV station totally dedicated to "going green". I can tell you what celebrities have joined the bandwagon for this cause. Or what politicians, as this is an election year. I can watch the evening news and they will tell me the latest tricks to save money and save the planet. So this Earth Day I feel like we are finally getting a grasp on the importance of changing our wasteful lives. However, the question I ask myself is, are companies, people, celebrities joining forces to change the world in which we live, or is all this just hype? I mean I can remember going around collecting aluminium cans as a child, and taking them in to be recycled. You could find those recycle bins everywhere. We would bring in a couple of trash bags and perhaps come out with a couple of dollars. However, that soon faded as we realized that it wasn't worth all the work for maybe a dollar or two. Sure, if I see a recycle bin I will put my can in there, but I don't really think about it much.
I tend to be the sceptic in a situation who thinks that all this hype will soon wear off. Sure the world will be a better place for what is happening, but people won't keep it up. First off, it cost more for the "energy saving", "eco-friendly" products and with the economy as it is people don't have the funds to "go green." Sure they tell me it will save money in the long run, but unfortunately I need to save money now. As Americans we live in a very fast pace, self-centered society, and want to have it all. I don't think most of will find the time to stay "green" in what we do. As far as the celebrities, politicians that are the driving forces behind this movement. Well, they will soon find a new movement to get behind, or they will have their own fall from grace and soon be out of the most cherish spotlight.
Now I am not saying that we shouldn't do anything or that we shouldn't care about the world we are living in. I believe 100% that God put man in charge of the Earth, and that we should take care of it. I believe it is our duty, and that we should watch how wasteful we are, and if there are things that personally I can do to make the enviornment better I will. I am just saying that I think the hype will soon fade, and although some will keep up with it, it won't be worthy of a cause. I am not trying to sound cynical or pessimistic. I would hate to think I have become one of those jaded people who sit and say 'how wrong the world is'. No that is not my intention at all. I am just sharing my opinion when it come to Earth Day this year.
So without further ado, my thoughts on today. As everyone knows today is Earth Day. I sit here and think about what it means to me. I remember growing up and having Earth Day in school. We would spend a little more time outside that day. Talk a little more that week about recycling and our part to save the earth. In the past 10 years that I have been out of school. I don't think I have any real memories of Earth Day, or even recall thinking about it. However, this year I think it is everywhere. You turn on the TV and now one can see commercials about "global friendly" products. I can go to a store and see sections dedicated to those products. Last night while watching TV I stumbled upon a commercial for a TV station totally dedicated to "going green". I can tell you what celebrities have joined the bandwagon for this cause. Or what politicians, as this is an election year. I can watch the evening news and they will tell me the latest tricks to save money and save the planet. So this Earth Day I feel like we are finally getting a grasp on the importance of changing our wasteful lives. However, the question I ask myself is, are companies, people, celebrities joining forces to change the world in which we live, or is all this just hype? I mean I can remember going around collecting aluminium cans as a child, and taking them in to be recycled. You could find those recycle bins everywhere. We would bring in a couple of trash bags and perhaps come out with a couple of dollars. However, that soon faded as we realized that it wasn't worth all the work for maybe a dollar or two. Sure, if I see a recycle bin I will put my can in there, but I don't really think about it much.
I tend to be the sceptic in a situation who thinks that all this hype will soon wear off. Sure the world will be a better place for what is happening, but people won't keep it up. First off, it cost more for the "energy saving", "eco-friendly" products and with the economy as it is people don't have the funds to "go green." Sure they tell me it will save money in the long run, but unfortunately I need to save money now. As Americans we live in a very fast pace, self-centered society, and want to have it all. I don't think most of will find the time to stay "green" in what we do. As far as the celebrities, politicians that are the driving forces behind this movement. Well, they will soon find a new movement to get behind, or they will have their own fall from grace and soon be out of the most cherish spotlight.
Now I am not saying that we shouldn't do anything or that we shouldn't care about the world we are living in. I believe 100% that God put man in charge of the Earth, and that we should take care of it. I believe it is our duty, and that we should watch how wasteful we are, and if there are things that personally I can do to make the enviornment better I will. I am just saying that I think the hype will soon fade, and although some will keep up with it, it won't be worthy of a cause. I am not trying to sound cynical or pessimistic. I would hate to think I have become one of those jaded people who sit and say 'how wrong the world is'. No that is not my intention at all. I am just sharing my opinion when it come to Earth Day this year.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Why blog?
The time has arrived for me to start on this journey of writing for the public to veiw. I have spent the past year saying that I am going to do this, and now decided that I am. I have came up with every excuse and after realizing I can do this pretty easily said 'okay let's go'. I am not forsure exactly how public it is, or if I will be able to attach this link to myspace or facebook. Anyhow, I am starting this, and I will tell you the random thoughts that go through this very complex crazy mind of mine.
Also, I will be taking the oppertunity and freedom to really explore my love of writing, and my passion to one day make a living this way. I have felt with great conviction over the past year/two that God is leading me into full-time ministry. I know that I will write and speak to women of all ages about the wonderful power and freedom that comes from God. So, I invite anyone who dares to enter into this crazy mixed up world of mine, to come along and see where this rabit hole leads.
Also, I will be taking the oppertunity and freedom to really explore my love of writing, and my passion to one day make a living this way. I have felt with great conviction over the past year/two that God is leading me into full-time ministry. I know that I will write and speak to women of all ages about the wonderful power and freedom that comes from God. So, I invite anyone who dares to enter into this crazy mixed up world of mine, to come along and see where this rabit hole leads.
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