M.Y.O.B + Preschool Lessons

Working in a preschool, I've observed the minor, (but extremely important) social skills we attempt to teach the students, to create a friendly environment. "Use your words", "Be gentle", etc. "Mind your own business" is a favorite. Because kids love to focus their attention on what another child is doing. I just find it ironic how we adults forget these important lessons.

Everyone loves to focus on what someone else is doing or what's happening to someone else. There is an older gentleman, who picks up the compost at my job. He was telling me a story about the  Colorado Fires, back in 2012. He was explaining the financial damage and dynamics of the fires. He also said, a huge cost of the damage came from people outside their homes watching other homes burning down. They did not see the ash and tiny embers of fire falling on their homes because their attention was on other homes burning down. Some were able to get to safety and grab their belongings because of a $200 heat alarm sensors warned them ahead of time.

I realize it's human nature to do be concerned with others affairs. This just stayed with me because with religion and politics, we are so concerned about the actions & rights of people, we often lose sight of the damage of ourselves and who we're turning into. It's okay to be concerned if you're going to help a situation. But not if it's merely for your personal enjoyment.

I have a difficult time understanding how Christians become heavily involved in opposing gay rights. Personally, I have my beliefs on homosexuality. But I won't make it my mission to make sure someone's personal choice won't happen. Christian culture likes to say, "This world is not my home, I am just passing through..." Except when the topic of immigration or gay rights, they can spew extreme bigotry and turn aggressively territorial for their religious beliefs here on earth. No, I am not saying don't care about morality and ethics. I am saying make sure you're living a virtuous and honorable life before we worry about someone else.

Lapses of self-vigilance whether intentional or unintentional is a damaging effect. Do a daily self-inventory of yourself and look at who you are becoming. Talk to your families and make sure they are safe from harm and tragedy. Because tragedy does not discriminate, even if you do.