Evil...

There is so much evil in the world. So much sadness. Why would anyone want to hurt complete strangers? Words and actions can be just as hurtful as gunfire and bombs. I just don't understand the reasoning.

My Uncle,  posted this as his status in light of the bombing in Boston:

"Realizing most of us can't actually be in Boston to help with this tragedy I would like to make a suggestion. Hug your family a little harder, tell them you love them, hold a door for someone, say "thank you" for a kind gesture, tell a friend or co worker you appreciate them, let someone get in line before you, check on a neighbor, wave someone on at the stop sign, etc. Its the little acts of kindness that count. Its what separates "us" from "them". Positivity will win the day. Honor the loss with acts of kindness." 

I couldn't agree with him more. This is exactly how I raise my children. I do not let them disrespect each other and do not let any of them boss each other around. My kids smile at strangers, smiling can't hurt. Hold doors open for all.  Help our neighbors with their dog who keeps escaping while they are at work. We don't want to see the poor thing get hurt. 

If I am at the store and someone drops something, I help them pick it up. If I am in line with a cart full of groceries, and there are people behind me with only a few, I will let them go before me.  I stop at cross walks, and will give my seat up to someone who may need it more. This is how my parents taught me to be, and this is how I want my children to be. It doesn't take much to care about others.  Sometimes, that simple act of kindness is the most important moment in their life.  

I think other countries lack the lessons on humility. I think they need to have kindness in their hearts. I am sorry that you don't like how our country is run. Heck, there are a lot of us who couldn't agree more, but most of us understand that this truly is the best country to live in. I could name off many countries I have no desire to visit let alone live in. Just because I feel this way doesn't give me the right or the want to blow it up or attack it.

My kids ask why people do this, and the best answer I can give them is some people just do bad things to good people. I don't know to explain it. I hate that I have to explain it. Things like this make me never want to leave home but, by giving into my fear, I am letting the enemy win. So, instead I proudly show off how proud I am to live in a country that gives me freedom. I truly wouldn't want to live anywhere else. 

Look at all the states and organization coming together and showing support to all of those who were affected by the bombing. It brings tears to my eyes. I am proud to be an American. I think, if we stop worrying about guns and policies and all that mumbo jumbo, and concentrate on bringing back what it's like to be a decent, caring human being and the correct way to treat each other, there would be much less violence and evil in the world. 

Bring back the importance of manners and etiquette. Teach our younger generation how to respect one another. 
That's the key factor of getting out all the evil...