A Mother's Special Announcement

"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life." ~John Lennon~

Good morning dear ones. Parenthood is a struggle. We go through each day wondering if we are doing the right thing. We watch our children grow into young women, and men and hope that we have taught them all they need to know to succeed in life. As I look at the world today, and I see all the violence, I wonder where they learned it. I wonder how could someone take another's life without any remorse. I wonder why there seems to be no value on life anymore. Then I wonder, were they ever taught that living beings are precious?

As we grow up, we go to school and learn basic skills, such as reading, math, and writing. We learn about history, politics, and science. Now kids are being taught what to do when a shooter comes to the school. Something is very wrong with this picture. and it seems Life is no longer being viewed as important. It's not just the school shootings, but the killings that seem to be all over the news. Whether it's bombs, knives, guns, vehicles, or other weapons of choice they all have one thing in common... a person wielding it who doesn't care who they hurt.

They may not have had enough love in their life, or they may have been bullied so intensely that they felt there was no other option. They may have been loved unconditionally, but something in their brain was twisted. We may never fully know or understand the reasons behind a lot of these acts, however, I'm sure that many can be prevented. We need to stop putting band-aids on the issue. Gun control seems to be the main subject on the minds of many. However, it doesn't matter how much gun control we think we have, these tragedies won't stop until we get to the real root of the problem. If someone is intent to harm/kill someone they will do it with whatever they have at hand.

Take the time to teach your children that LIFE matters. Show them that love, joy, peace, and happiness are the true building blocks for a successful life. Help break the cycle of violence. Love your children with everything that you are. Let them know the unconditional love of a true parent. Remind them that everyone is someone's mother, father, brother, sister, son, or daughter. Whether you are their parent by blood or by chance, as long as we give what we can and love with all our hearts then I believe we can change the world for the better.

I want to wish a very Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, as well as all the dad's that may have to play both roles. Be good to yourselves, and each other my loves. Be Kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Yesterday is past and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and love for today. - Live - Laugh - Love - Namaste