Be a voice, not an echo

Life seems to be passing by quickly the past few months, well make that years.  I've thought for weeks about some thoughts I would like to get down on paper.
Today the most looming is the US Government and the lack of reality between those we vote in to office and those of us who do not commute to Washington on a daily basis. I was listening to NPR the other day and for a moment thought of my own voting choices over the years.  I can honestly say I have been a registered voter of all parties. Before you jump to any conclusion on that let me say the first choice was the family choice. Then came the rebellious choice and now I make my own choice!  I also realize as I look back over my adult years how my views on life, politics, and faith have evolved. I get confused and concerned when I hear people say, " It's how I've been my whole life". You see, I can't see where we are to stay the same our whole life.  When asked an opinion I am quick to preface it with - today I believe... I realize to some they think I just go with a fad or the popular choice but I do not.  For anyone who has known me for any time at all you know I speak my mind. Right, wrong and indifferent.

As I read, discuss, pray, live and repeat those steps- I evolve.  I grow.  I learn.  My viewpoints change.  My actions change.  I learn more about myself when I am a part of peoples lives who are not just like me. When dealing in the political realm you don't seem to see this happen.  Politicians draw party lines. They spew hateful words, twist facts to suit their taste, and vote on bills that effect all of us and sometimes not them.  How are we as people to have our voice heard?  We must call. We must email.  We must reach out to those from our states who are in congress voting for "us".  I was once told by a Congresswoman that 4 calls from her state can make a difference in how she votes.

So today, we the people, set and wait.  What are we waiting for? However you feel today about the possible shutdown you need to make your voice be heard.  We have no right to complain when we do not make our voice heard.

Be a voice, not an echo!