The Words Inside the Word

I had a revolutionary evening. I went to a meeting that made me feel all warm and tingly inside. This meeting was more than just a grouping of people discussing common community issues, it was a movement. The irony in the word community is that few people actually dissect the word, I mean the words inside the word says it all, commune. In my mind that means togetherness, communication, unity. These elements are so vital especially in today's society. It's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Tonight's meeting was about incorporating those ravages souls who went off into the world and either committed some sort of crime or had a streak of hard times and tough breaks. We, as society tend to ignore those people, as if they do not deserve a second chance or a closer look. But, if we as people don't take a closer look, we might only see a portion of the painting AND not the BIG picture. Mistakes are every humans God given flaw. No one of us is perfect, we are simply trying different methods to reach our own personal serenity. We may stumble upon some minor or major misfortunes but, that does not mean we should be banished from opportunities. With that being said, this community was more than insightful, it was a slice of the life that many a person over looks, the felon or ex-con. Sure, some of those crimes are unimaginable, scarring, and even unforgivable. The reality is once these people have been released in this jungle of a place, known as society, they don't have a shoulder to lean on, a leg to stand on, and support systems they can depend on. I couldn't imagine in a million years that I would be writing so emphatically about ex-cons but, tonight ignited a sense of morality and consciousness I've always possessed. Though I will never quite be able to have complete compassion for the atrocious crimes of rape, child molestation, or murder I do know that the label is a difficult one to carry in this cold world we reside on. So, today I am making a pledge. I am going to stop being to hasty to judge, so closed minded, and shut-off from these people. I am going to manifest myself in culture of change for the better. People who have been incarcerated already have a burden to carry, I don't need to tosh another one on there. I am opening up my heart, mind, body, and soul to the possibility of change through positive reinforcement, love, and community. I pride myself on always being apart of a positive movement, if I condemn those people, I am no better than the rest of society. And I made a vow with myself years ago, that I would always be an individual not, a follower. Have a blessed day those of you reading this. Think with an open heart, soul, and mind. I coined a profound quote from one the educators there he said " We as a community of people can not alter the past. Fore we are but drops of water, single when separated. But when we come together, we are a unit. We are a strong force. WE can be the Tsunami of change that the world needs." Truer words have never been spoken.