I’ve made no bones about the fact I will not discuss politics or religion; however, I have no hesitation stating my beliefs when it comes to anything I feel could be positively affected by my view.    This blog is a compilation of comments I made on Facebook recently, and I have entitled them, “Be Part of a ‘Team for Change'”.

“BE PART OF A ‘TEAM FOR CHANGE’

I’d imagine ‘We, the People’ need to start at our local government levels..the big picture is simply too big, I’m thinking.

I would urge anyone who is absolutely in earnest to do something effective, to begin in their own neighborhood, and be very vocal (not rabid) about it.  Volunteer for local politicians (if you trust them, forget about the party, think about their effectiveness in office); work your way through, and become a lynch pin toward solutions in your own local governmental process.

Parents of school age children, go to your school board meetings and be commentators and voters and watchdogs for your schools and your own community.  I’m having a meeting 2/23/18 with an organizer of our own community where I live.  I’ll help her in any way I can – it’s about keeping our neighborhood safe, helping those who can’t help themselves, perhaps, and whatever else she has in her agenda to which I can contribute.  This is through the Nextdoor.com groups that are organizing in several towns.  A personal friend of mine is extremely active in the Sedona, AZ group.  If a person isn’t able to be a ‘Leader’, they can still search out the strength in their own neighborhood and be a part of the Team for Change.

Wherever we are we can always be an instrument of peace and civility and volunteer for change, whatever the venue.  I, personally, resist ‘table-pounders’…sideliners who continue to pour out their venom without leaving their chairs in front of the computer.  (Albeit a heartfelt speaking out for their position, with a resistance to another’s louder rabid voice.)  There have to be people who are willing to define themselves which begins in their own home and how they interact in their own family unit…assessing their own personal priorities which become peace giving expressions first to themselves, and then to their immediate inner circle members.

When I continue to look through enough lenses, I am able to say these things now, and declare my truths…defying what others may think!  I don’t need to hit below any belts, I don’t need to pull together a gang to state my views.  I already do what I think I can do to be effective, and I will continue forward likewise.  I am my own proof of my own peace…and I take the inevitable struggles that may present, in stride.  We never arrive, but we always learn!

THERE ARE MANY SIGNS OF DYSFUNCTION IN FAMILIES.  We need to begin to look at our own dysfunction and work inward and then outward.  This will be a slow-but-sure process.   CHANGE DOESN’T HAPPEN QUICKLY, whether it be personal or social.”    Just Sayin’   Kaye A. Peters.

We are the people…the ‘pool’, if you will, where our government leaders come from.  Let us become serious citizens of this wonderful country where we live, and make every effort to model the caring behavior to our children, and never lose sight that our families must be the first responders from their homes and neighborhoods….With Liberty and Justice for All.

I don’t need the limelight – I am more than willing to carry whatever light I have to whatever cause that can use my contribution.  Blessed Be, and To All Be Blessed.