May your fields produce more quality than quantity.
Until next time,
~Richelle
“Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” I always thought this was a pretty good mantra, the Golden Rule. It only makes sense that if you want to be treated fairly, you have to treat others fairly first. But that doesn’t seem to hold much weight in this me-first, throw- away society we live in today. In a world where we try so hard to fit in, to be liked, to be everything to everyone, we forget to think about other people along the way. This self-centered, self-worshipping mentality has made us a society of shallow, self absorbed people that think that sharing an uplifting quote on Pinterest is going to make others think we are really deep, kind, and selfless. Instead of accepting our differences, and letting others’ opinions roll off our backs, we let people’s words bring us down and make us the casualties of unintended circumstances. Instead of holding firm to our values and sticking to our morals, we choose to tear each other down and blame one another for our own problems; because it is easier to play the victim than to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and toughen up. Life ain’t fair, but it is better than the alternative! Race, religion, gender, sexual preference and political beliefs are not the problem. Men and women have disagreed on these things and more since the beginning of time; the difference between life now and even fifty years ago is how we choose to deal with those issues. Don’t advertise your dirty laundry on Facebook, and then get mad when others offer up their advice (or lack thereof). Don’t judge others based on what others say about them; just because someone doesn’t like you does not make you a bad person! Don’t get on your soapbox and preach the virtues of anything unless you are properly informed and are ready to defend your beliefs. Don’t be afraid to be wrong or to fail. If you always win, what do you stand to gain? We live in a country built on the foundation of equality- we all have an equal chance to succeed as much as we have the ability to crash and burn. The choice is ours. We reap what we sow; so we better be sure we can harvest the crop. Fill your life with beauty, and beauty will reflect back on you.
May your fields produce more quality than quantity. Until next time, ~Richelle
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AuthorHi, I am Richelle. I am a mother to two wild and crazy little cowgirls, a wife and friend to pretty awesome cowboy, and a lover of all things western. This is just my collection of my own observations of life, some of my photos, and a few recipes here and there. I hope you enjoy! Categories
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