R U paying Life's Rent on time?

“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.” ~Shirley Chisholm

It's the third month of the New Year and people have already shaken their new "found" resolutions. I see a lot of "celebs" have fallen off the "I'm-giving-because-I-Care-During-the-Holiday-season" wagon while others have latched onto the "Let-me-show-the-world-how-much-I-care-two-weeks-before-my-album-drops" tittie. One thing that chaps my hide is 'conditional philanthropy'. During the festive season celebs and all the like were breaking their necks carving turkey, wrapping presents, passing out punkin' pie and rocking terminally ill children in their laps. Now, where are they? Have they moved on to pilot season or have they developed another weak ass attempt to gain notoriety? What about you? What have YOU done today to make you feeeeeel proud (insert Heather Small song here)? We have a tendency to forget that the desolute still needs shelter in February, the hungry still vie for food in July and the terminally ill will still be debilitated in September if the Lawd don't call them home before then. Have we NO SHAME!Why can't we care all year instead of when the lil round-bellied man reminds us at the end of the year to do so? How are you paying life's rent?
Some of us fail to demonstrate acts of kindness and compassion because we are so damn selfish. It's always me, ME, moi or I, I, I! Catch a freaking clue! The world can not heal itself without our help. Yeah I know we are responsible for our own happiness but it's a known fact that making others happy usually result in personal ecstacy right? I could be wrong but I highly doubt it!

//signed//
The Rent-Paying Cat's Meow

I'm sorry....SIKE!

Why do people insist on forcing children to apologize? Aren't apologies supposed to be heartfelt and meaningful for the one apologizing and the one offended? The child, like any other human being, is supposed to "feel" apologetic. And to do that, they have to be aware of what they did wrong, why it was wrong and the consequences their actions. Not being cognizant of the ramifications of their actions will only result in an repeat offense. IMHO, the child will repeat the same offense but will be sure to not get caught the second time being as though they were forced to apologize when they weren't sorry. Apologies are supposed to evince true feelings of penance and personal responsibility and accountability. A forced apology is not an apology.
Forcing your child to issue empty apologies is a sure-fire way to assist them in being socially challenged and to keeps them out of touch of their true feelings. Could this be the reason why adults are so hesitant to apologize in later years even when they are genuinely "sorry"? Hmm....
It seems that way to me. I know as a child, when I was forced to apologize, I would say "I'm Sorry" real snappy or wait for my mom to turn around before sticking my tongue out at the offended just before rolling my eyes. I was sorry that I got caught but definately not for the feelings I exasperated. I wasn't aware of it. I was enabled into feeling so. Thank the heavens, now I know better.



//signed//
The Apologetic Cat's Meow

Que Sera, Sera....

Que Sera, Sera Whatever will be, will be.
The future's not ours to see, Que Sera, Sera. ~Doris Day

Will whatever shall be, be? How do we know that?
Here lies my problem with this statement. How long do we wait to see if what is meant to be, will be?
If we act too fast are we being inpatient? If we wait too long, are we being foolish?
If I'm meant to be a wife, why aren't I by now? If you are meant to be wealthy, what's holding you up?
The saying goes, "Don't wait for something to happen, make it happen." But I thought it WILL BE regardless right? R u just as lost as I am? So, if you work your ass off faithfully to do a certain job for 13 years, steps on no one's toes, do what you're supposed to do and is a go-getter and STILL not land the lead role what do you do? What do you say to that? Do you NOT become a go-getter and sit and wait for things to happen? Or do you give reality a little boost? I thought faith, without work, is dead. No one wants to wait forever for something that may or may not be!

Some people are drawn to this statement when if comes to true love. If you are meant to be it will be. How the hell do I know if it's meant or not? I ain't gonna sit around and wait but do I rush it? Do I wait for my Knight in Shining Armour to come and sweep me off my feet or help things along just for him to sweep me under a rug? What the hell? (u like that STICKY?) I don't even like brooms! Some folk go a lifetime searching for a life companion only to die without one. It's not meant for everyone in life to have a true love so how do you find out if you are on that list? I know I'm on that list but are you? If you knew you were on the list would you STILL try and beat the odds or settle for what is "meant to be"?

Grr....I think I'm confusing myself and pissing myself off at the same time! Excuse me while I try and figure this thing out. Damn, wish whatever will be just BE already!?

*walks off whistling Que Sera, Sera. Whatever...* Oh shut the hell up Doris!


//signed//
The Perplexed Cat's Meow