I an consistently amazed at the dichotomy between I read about the perceptions of reality by so many that are totally from my views. I realize that I cannot dispute reality, but wonder at it all. I read about the effects of global warming that is impacting not only parts of our nation, but also so many other nations. Global warming is by definition global. Why should I be in angst when so many others deny it and, at least, verbalize a reality at odds with mine?
My concern, at this point in my life clearly is focused on the future which will exist without me. I wish that I could be grateful for my life, but I cannot let go of my deepest concerns about the lives of my children and, especially, my grandchildren and their descendants. I can only imagine the dinner conversations about how their ancestors negligence of the gift of Mother Earth.
Kellen Rose has been such a gift to us and we have cherished every minute she has been with us. My moments with her swimming with me or seeing her head off to camp in the afternoon. She has also helped me to view my distress with the dichotomy in our nation by interpreting her comments to her grandmother who did not understand one of her responses to her by saying, “You are not on my time line”.
And so, I have to deal with my distress by realizing that much of the world is NOT ON MY TIME LINE!
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