As unoriginal as having an original thought in the shower is, a new idea dawned upon me. I don't take anything serious...beyond health (family, friends, myself) there is not much...
In looking at my life, I fight for no cause, I have dedicated myself to a few principles (too often not upheld) and what I lack in tradition, I make up in repetitive, yet boring, fun. It kinda worries me. Something, ANYTHING in my life should be the (main) focal point of my thoughts. Something should worry me at least a few nights a month, something should give me a reason to be angry at times but most of all something should give me cause to celebrate.
I do not believe in the idea that if you wait for things they will come to you. I will go to a cause. This cause will be in line with the truth and goodness that I base my other actions on. Some ideas that come to mind are:
1. Stop bottom trawling of the ocean (this really makes me angry!)
2. Connect mothers and grandmothers with their counterparts in Africa (they need the support!)
3. Tackle a wrong within my own community (there are MANY!)
I like the idea that if I am not willing to risk my life for something than I am truly not taking it seriously. It may be a little extreme, but the dedication of ones life to a cause does have some appeal. Makes me think of a great cello player who played before a wealthy crowd. Afterwards a lady came up to the man and said "I would give my life to play like that!" He responded, "No mam you wouldn't; I have given up my life to play like that."
What is your cause?
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