BE PRINCIPLED! A real problem in today's society is too many people don't have principles! These same people are not trustworthy and should not be included in your inner circle. It becomes very easy for those who dwell among us - without principles - to plot and plan, scheme and scan and prey upon you when you are most vulnerable. These folk come from all walks of life. Some of this behavior is learned, beginning in school and then later honed in college while trying to determine every possible way to avoid assignments - even major exams. You know them - you can even call their names. For others, un-principled behavior comes out when competing for a job, or while on the job - competing for the "plum assignment!" For those having decision-making power as your superior - you'll see the negative behavior as they try to turn your every positive into a negative! Why? They are insecure themselves! They may not be fully developed and see something in you that they want for themselves. They may be envious, unhappy with their own lives, or just mean and nasty - attempting to use every "ism" that they can apply! All of the folk described here can be detrimental to your progress - but only if YOU allow that to happen.
You must "know when to hold and when to fold" - every battle is not yours to fight! If you are committed to the progress of the common humanity, you know that there is a larger war at hand. Children are being abused daily! Teens are being murdered and/or are committing suicide even as the words on this post are being written! Women AND girls are being hypersexualized - leaving them vulnerable to control by men. Mothers are being left behind to raise children - often without the full financial support of the "other parent," without help (or even encouraging words) from the "other parent's" family members and without assistance from society. Fathers are unable to obtain employment necessary to support their children (or choose not to do so). Many parents are walking away from responsibility period - leaving children behind to raise themselves! Authorities stand ready to lock up, throw away and/or totally disregard members of underrepresented populations and/or lower socioeconomic demographics - even abusing children (as was the case in Pennsylvania's judicial scandal). Many feel they are being attacked from all sides, and several wander around with a sense of helplessness and hopelessness! Where have we landed? What is going on? What must you do?
In these times of great crises, you must STAND ON PRINCIPLE! Know that you will be given the strength and direction - not just to survive, but to THRIVE. Reinvent yourself, and see a "setback as a setup for a comeback (Pat Russell-McCloud)!" No matter the obstacles, raise children into strong leaders - sure of themselves, not easy prey for attacks from the enemy - this is the only way to advance the generations! God is ready to help you, if you will only lean on HIM and pay attention to what is being shared. Bring all of your talents and gifts to the table. Step up, step out, step on, STAND -- know that you have the "ultimate trump card to be played!" God is willing and able - HE waits on you!
In closing - as always - Here's to our season, our time of "being" -- our journey together as we make the most of the life that God has given to each of us! All the best and be blessed!
Cheryl A. Mobley-Stimpson, the author of this post, can be followed on Facebook (same name). Also follow her @PhillySportsMom on Facebook and Twitter. Second blog devoted to youth development and reinventing moms @ www.phillysportsmom.blogspot.com.
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