Does life have a reason (meaning)?
Yes. I think there are times when we lose our sense of it but that’s on us.
Will the world come to an end by human hands (man’s actions)?
I believe it will. I’d like to think we’ve learned enough not to detonate it in a nuclear showdown but we’ve passed the point of no return on climate change. Any issues we address on that now can improve the environment and extend the earth’s life span but it’s too late to stop the end result.
Will stricter laws make a better world? Would less strict laws make it better?
I hate to be wishy washy on this but I don’t know that “strict” is the language I’d use here. I think our laws need to shift to better reflect our world today. Just a few examples:
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- Voting rights for those who have served their time for a conviction (as well as making it consistent nationwide).
- Morality laws. If we elected a repeat adulterer who’s commented on his own daughter’s attractiveness, been accused of rape by more than twenty women, separates and imprisons families, and tweets racist statements almost daily then this country holds NO credible voice when it comes to the high ground.
- Child marriage has no place in this day and age.
- Toplessness laws. Dozens of states consider breasts in the same category as genitalia, making public exposure criminal. Breastfeeding women should not face the threat of indecency charges.
If death is inevitable, why bother doing anything?
Because although my life will end the things I accomplish while here will live on. Legacy seems like too grand a word for my simple life, but even simple lives have lasting effects. I’d like to make a difference.
Are thoughts and prayers useful or a sop for people who wish to pay respect but interact through a virtual venue? Yea or nay – please explain your viewpoint (without rancor) if you would.
This is a tough one. I sorta feel like the people who’ve refused over and over to pursue responsible gun control while making “thoughts and prayers” statements have killed the phrase. So I guess the actual thoughts and prayers are the most immediate kind of support you can offer someone in that much pain but I never ever use the phrase now.
Sparks from a Combustible Mind hosts Share Your World.
Thanks Laura for Sharing Your World. I know you’ll leave a legacy (not too grand a word at all), because you have done your part. You’ve (and are) raised good people who will become thinking and productive adults and I’ve long suspected that’s the greatest and the hardest job there is.
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It is surely one of the most serious & humbling jobs I’ve taken on…
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The word “strict” kind of threw me too, but I agree with every one of your suggestions.
The “thoughts and prayers” as used by those who need not be named has lost its meaning, but there are still honest, caring people who offer that with good intentions. I tend to send hugs instead, but I’m not a real big prayer person.
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I think prayers, hugs, good thoughts, & love all serve the purpose – letting them know they’re on your mind & in your heart. 💛
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As always, I like the way you manage this prompt. I do have two comments though:
1) It won’t be the end of the Earth. The Earth will just no long support humans. Personally, I think the Earth will breath a deep sigh of relief. I wrote about this once, and I also said the Earth won’t be returning our damage deposit.
2) I still mention thoughts and prayers. Sometimes, thoughts and prayers are all I have to offer, but they are conscious decisions on my part and they are important to me. I refuse to let a collection of gutless morons co-op one of the most powerful arrows I have in my quiver.
I like the changes you suggest.
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I like your comments, Dan. Isn’t that funny how I equated end of the world with end of the human race? One of those examples of unconsciously centering us in the event, and it gives me an odd sense of peace to think of the Earth finally free of our abuse.
Your note on thoughts and prayers is well taken. I understand the drive behind refusing to let them take it from you — maybe I’ll get past this angry place, but my fingers stall out whenever I start to type them. I can say I’ve never prayed quite so hard over our country as I have these last few years.
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I’ve thought about writing “my thoughts, and real prayers” or something like that.
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Great answers.
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Thanks, Sadje.
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A pleasure
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I’d vote for you.
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That tells me I did okay with some tough questions this week. Thank you. 🙂
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