What we say.

I notice words, I read them, I use them to express myself. Words; funny little things aren't they? How they can be said, given, and gifted but cannot be taken back. They can heal, they help, they give hope. And of course they can do the opposite: they tear, take, and leave tears.  Words or lyrics or what have you... words have profound effects. Emotional. Spiritual. Physical. I feel as if I should not speak, learn to just listen without right away going and giving my opinions. (I just get so excited it comes jumbling out!) Music is like this but much more liquid. I often listen to something and it gets my creative juices flowing. I don't know about anyone else but music is a big part of my life, but I digress... Words. Watch, listen, and learn them for they will surprize you.

Perquisition for a Real Man

I don't know about anyone else but the title of this post makes me laugh! Not that it's all that funny, actually it is quite serious. The search for that special person or in this case a Real Man is a grueling one! I know how easy it is to be discouraged by the people of the male persuasion that really have no idea of what they are doing of who they are so they go and just act stupid and don't know what a girl is really looking for. OK I am going to feel embarrassed but it is an example of what I am talking about, last night my family and I watched a movie called Thor. It is basically about a race of gods that live on some kind of planet which travel back and forth through space and time on rainbow bridges ( I KNOW you are probably thinking "Huh???" but bare with me) So Thor is a self entitled arrogant brat that can't wait till he becomes King. Then through a series of events and lots of details he is stripped of his powers and is banished to Earth. Cue cute but nerdy scientist lady Jane Forster. She is on one of her regular trips out to look at the skies at night and BAM Thor makes a crash landing (literally) she is freaked out and takes him to the hospital (Talk about first impressions!). Fast-forward to when he is released into to Jane's care. She teaches him how to interact with people and basic manners. Then her father figure sees that Jane is getting attached to Thor and asks him to leave, Thor agrees (without being a jerk about it!!!!!) but then "Mr. Dad" ends up getting drunk and Thor has to take him home. (More like carrying a sack of potatoes! This guy is CUT) So he ends up staying and he stops being self absorbed and *finally!* starts thinking about others and of course he starts to fall in love with the lovely Jane. BUT then problems arise! And though a LOT more details and events Thor has to go back to his planet. He gives Jane a kiss in the hand and just stares into her eyes (Jane was not satisfied with that!) She pulls him in for a full on kiss then he just smiles and says "I will come back for you. I promise." OK so my POINT here was to show that most men are selfish arrogant and immature BUT they have the ability to change once that special girl in their lives (even if your just his good friend or sister) ask them to change. I can say I have done my share of complaining and griping, but you, that's right Y-O-U have the opportunity and privilege to encourage the men in your life! And of any of you who already know a guy that is already like this *count yourself lucky* and LET THEM KNOW HOW MUCH YOU APPRECIATE IT. Do you think it is easy for them to be that way?! In a culture that is CONSTANTLY telling them to have the "Imma Do Me" attitude among other things they have to work at it: All. The. Time. So just give them a word of encouragement every so often to let them know "Hey, Keep up the good work!" :)