Thursday, December 24, 2015

A gift for you this holiday

A memorable occasion is what we always want but the memorable part is usually something you didn't. Christmas is suppose to be a time to remember. Try to remember that while you try forgetting what happened on Thanksgiving.
My childhood memories are double what you would expect. First of all, we have always had to have two family gatherings- one for Everyone, and one for everyone who can get along with Roxanne, my aunt. Now I guess I am the person who no one can get along with. Or am I the person who should be having my own get-to-gethers.
When my grandmother passed away I was feared pretty well. They were not going to let me speak at her funeral but I stood up and took my chance when the preacher was about to let the podium go to someone who was, pre-approved, let's say. And I will bet anything that they never forget.
All of my life I was talked over, ignored, and smacked when I wasn't silent. Now that I have my own life, I have found my voice. And boy do they hate when I use it. I think they are the ones who motivated me to want to write. The best part of it is that what I write gets read before they have a chance to tell me to shut up. That's probably the part that they hate the most, being heard despite being held down with a heavy hand. Having your words read and comprehended is a pretty powerful thing to have. I hope all people can find a way to have their voices heard. Of course, that means that you are at least accepted enough to be heard.
This brings me to a very old story, "The Sword in the stone". This story is about having your voice and finding a way to give individuals their own.  It was the sword "in" the stone. Whom ever could extract it from the stone and give it to the people would be a powerful person. The sword represents your voice. Being able to wrought metal from rock is a skill handed down for thousands and thousands of years. The first person to get the product was highly respected and revered.
Each one of our voices counts for something- what ever it is you use it for. Now, let's use that voice to re-educate people with the understanding that RESPECT is NOT FEAR. You do not gain respect through others fearing you. You gain a battle that WILL come in the FUTURE. And when it comes for you, you will be defeated. Bet on that.
That is what I want to give you for New Years.
Happy Holidays from Zachery Polk @ Prospect Studio