A Voice of This Generation?

I was intrigued this week to read of a celebrity saying and I quote, "I realize that my place and position in history is that I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice." THE VOICE? Thanks Mr. Kanye West, but your voice doesn't do much for me, and for that matter many in "this or the next generation." I am under the opinion and impression that voices of past generations earned them, and did not crown themselves with the title. Being the voice for a generation implies a lot. Credentials do not get your voice heard, chracter does. Character is a big word that packs a punch. Character is a rare trait these days with companies selling out, politicians thinking they are above the law, and even Christ followers misrepresenting the term. So, the action you should take here is this: look in the mirror and take a hard look, determine what you need to do to become a better person of character, and then do it. You never know what character can do for you, maybe you will be the voice of this or the next generation, because I can guarantee you Mr. West doesn't have a clue. I hope my voice is heard, but I understand it comes through my actions and character, not my credentials.

Seasons- WHICH ONE ARE YOU IN?

I live in a part of the country that is able to enjoy the 4 different seasons. In the Winter it snows, in the Spring it rains a lot, in the Summer the sun shines, and in the Autumn the trees paint beautiful images of red, orange, and yellow. If I had a choice, I would hope it would stay in summer and early autumn. In life we go through seasons too. There are seasons of growth, where lessons are taught and learned, sometimes a rapid pace. Another season is transition, which is a place that can be one of discomfort and loneliness. It has been said, we all like change, just hate transition. Yet another season is one of building. This may come on the heels of growth or tranistion where we adjust by putting support systems and functional structure around us. Another season is renovatus, meaning to rebuild, reinvent, or retool. Taking what we know and reworking it to fill our current state of reality. Finally, a season of a plateau. Wherever we are in life, we just seem to stop growing, changing, and sink in to a routine that neither takes us up or down. This can be a dangerous place, as is, whenever you flatline. This is the time when you need to get your butt kicked to get you moving again in some regards. Whatever season you may find yourself in, know that it is for a season. There is a time for everything, and yet a time for seasons to change. Which season are you in and what season do you want to find yourself in? Remember seasons change and each one brings a new set of wins and challenges.