Very Not-Cool.

There are too many things that happen in life which are just not-cool.

Some people just think they rule the world and can do whatever takes their fancy. Let's take Hitler as an example. I listened to a talk today by a wonderfully inspirational woman who was sent by her mother to England in the 1930s on the first Kindertransport to escape the hideousness that was Nazi rule. It breaks my heart to think of the injustices that went on in that period of time on such a large scale. But what breaks my heart even more, is that things like this have always happened and still do happen to a certain extent. Massacres in primary schools, high schools. Ridiculous things. And it makes me mad. I just don't understand. Man's inhumanity to man.
Then there are things that just happen. That you can't prevent no matter how hard you try. Maybe they are better (if either instances can be related to the word good) because there is no-one to blame and no shoulda woulda couldas. Or perhaps that makes it worse? Hmm, natural disasters. Death. Serious accidents. It's all part of this wonderful thing we call life.

And you know, life is a wonderful thing. Something to treasure and be grateful for everyday. Despite the atrocities and the unfortunate things that happen. The little things in life are the most important and it's often those who have been dealt the hardest hand who appreciate them.
Sunshine after the storm. A baby's laughter. The helpful stranger. An unexpected gift. A warm embrace. A great meal. A beautiful sunset. I hate to focus on the negative when there's so much to be thankful for.

I was once with a group discussing poetry and the nature of spoken word poetry and one girl asked, 'Why is this kinda poetry always negative?' and our group leader said 'You know, that's an interesting question. But think of it this way. The fact that somebody has drawn on a negative experience or feeling and chosen to speak openly about it, expressing themselves through their art, trying to make a change, is to me something really positive.' And I agree with her completely.

Being a Christian, I believe that when things "go wrong" in my life, it is all part of my walk of faith. Passing through the fire and coming out unscathed. Being purified by the Refiner as precious gold. We must count it all joy when we go through our trials and tribulations.




For Amachi, Nanny Humfryes and Big Nana. RIP.