Correcting What's Wrong...

I was sitting at home watching television (which I do not do much) when the thought struck me, "When did we go wrong?" I mean really, "What Chilli Wants," " Flavor of Love," "Bad Girls Club," the list is ridiculously long, and almost hypnotic. Really y'all, have we lost it THAT much? Are we so not enthused by our own lives to the extent that we would rather see people who have more zeroes in their net worth than us, yet have the same problems that we do, just on a larger level? I mean I have enough issues with raising my four teenagers, without having to see how "supernanny" helped a couple who did not have the sense enough to go to Proverbs 23:13 to see how to handle their children. There is so many theories about children that it is getting harder to see who is running the asylum, the warden or the inmates. Now those of you who know me, know that I am a staunch Christian, while I may not follow it to the letter, I believe in it. Furthermore, when I have been strict in my beliefs, my beliefs have never been wrong. However, this was not the topic, so let's get back on task.

So what do we do? How do we take our minds back? It is really quite simple. First, STOP WATCHING THESE STUPID TV SHOWS! I mean really, Brandy and Ray J? These are two of the most insignificant "stars" out there. Now please don't think that I think that the tv that I watch is the greatest, I am a product of the environment that I was involved in for 17 years. I watch shows like "24" and "The Unit" and the Military channel. Am I suggesting these as alternatives? Of course not. That would be foolish, however, may I suggest, find your background and watch programs that you know something about, whether fiction or non fiction.

Second, read a book. It is better for the creative juices and to stimulate the imagination if you read a book. Even if the subjects are fiction, your mind creates the pictures to accompany the words that you read. Encourage your children to do so. Watch their grades improve and their self esteem.

Third, start writing. Since we are in an electronic age, craft out emails, start blogs etc. or even, God forbid, write someone a letter. A letter? Oh my gosh! Not that! (just kidding) We must keep the interpersonal skills that we have learned at some point because if we don't we will surely lose them. I saw the movie the "Book of Eli" this week. There was a line in it where the young lady asked Eli,"what was the world like before the war?" Eli responded," people had more than they needed." Excess. Too much television. 400 channels with HD. Now they are in the process of 3D television (with the glasses). I am just saying, be careful and let's not forget. Don't forget what you were taught, if you weren't taught it, get with someone who has some more experience, don't be afraid to be taught. You might actually learn something and like what you learn.

Be blessed!