I guess you can say there is something within me that tries to figure out why people behave in a specific manner. A shy personality early on in life gave me time to people watch, pondering and narrowing in on traits others often overlook. Although this thought never crossed my mind, deep down I believed all of God’s creatures are too precious to be flushed down the toilet.
As a teacher, I learned to notice subtle behavior changes in my students. Death, divorce and unemployment were common denominators. While no one responds to trials exactly the same way, mood swings typically give away the emotions young people endure. Distractions, temptations and wanting to grow up too fast can devastate delicate souls. One untimely comment, put down or word can push a distraught mind over the edge, staring suicide in the face.
Looking back as an adult, warts become more obvious, sticking out like a sore thumb. Pessimism has contributed to society’s demise, creating a tsunami of anger, hatred and negativity. This venom is expressed verbally each day through trash talking. The byproduct of the tongue’s wrath is carnage, lies and tarnished reputations. One of the few glimmers of hope is songs like Gold by Britt Nicole. May the lyrics of this song touch your heart and remind you, life is too precious to be flushed down the toilet.
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