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I went online — and what do I see? A news report scrolled
across my screen: “Murder by Mother’s Milk,” compliments
of the Associated Press. I try to keep up with the news as it
informs me of my environment, the world around me and society in
general. But when I look at a television or monitor screen and
read horrific reports such as this one, I have to wonder what
this world is coming to.

Purportedly, a 31-year old woman (who, by the way has 5
children) was an apparent methamphetamine addict and was
breastfeeding her 3-month old son. According to the report, the
fatal drug passed through the mother’s breastmilk and caused the
death of her tiny infant. Although the child can no longer be
brought back to life, the mother was indicted and charged with
second-degree murder. She could receive up to life imprisonment.

So, are you angry yet? What type of world are we living in when
supposed, responsible parents are so high on drugs that they
“accidentally” poison their children with methamphetamine?

Then I hear reports of a bride-to-be being buried today because
of radical fundamentalists who get kicks out of bombing innocent
people.

Of course, the epitome of news reports is to make our modern,
“civilized” public aware of current events, people, places and
things. But does it really? If awareness is being raised to the
potpourri of countless, violent reports then what has
transpired? Yes — more violence.

Like a flashing billboard of red lights, all the warning signs
come barreling into our faces. However, how often are these
ominous “news stories” going to be taken to heart? We sit back,
view news reports, eat our dinners, do our chores, sit back down
and watch a movie. No more talk about the 3-month old who was
murdered. No more talk about the innocent young bride being
bombed. Suddenly, the rose-colored glasses get put across our
eyes and we’ve become desensitized to all the negative in our
world.

We, as a people, coexist with modern neandrathal-like maniacs
who care of nothing but self-satisfaction and egotistically
charged, radical perspectives of life. A matter of fact, these
nomenclatural fiends of society seem to marvel at their newfound
notoriety by playing to society’s camera view.

“I was abused as a child…” “I didn’t have a Nintendo…”
“My religion is better than your religion…” “I couldn’t help
myself because nobody cared enough about me…” I’ve heard
just about enough excuses for irresponsible, childish and
violent behavior. It’s about time society take note of these
news reports and start proacting.

People, in general, have been brainwashed by alleged leaders of
independent cultures, schools, and even parents to think that
whatever they do will ultimately be an excuse to do as they
please. I’m here to tell you that life is not a bowl of peaches
and cream. Life is not easy. Nothing gets handed to people on a
silver platter without hard work, dedication and willpower.

If individuals want positive things to happen in their lives,
they have to reinforce positive behavior and attitude. I am sick
and tired of hearing people say the reason they act the way they
do is because they had a hard life. Get over it. Jesus had a
hard life and look where He is today.

I look at people like Susan Smith. This woman takes the cake;
and is the poster child for what is wrong with society. Here is
a young woman who one day decides that she would intentionally
trade her children’s lives in on a man who didn’t even want her.
She idly stood by and watched her helpless tots drown in a murky
lake, then phoned police to say a “black man” had stolen her
vehicle and abducted her boys. Sickening. “…but she was
sexually abused as child…” screamed her defense attorneys.
Amazing what antics defense attorneys can squeeze out in a
courtroom. Yet it gets better. Now — if you’d like, you can
personally contact Ms. Smith and have a long-distance
relationship over the Internet with her.

So, here are a few pointers to positivie living that I’ve come
up with — in my own opinion, of course:

If you’ve had a terrible life and can’t deal with it –
get counseling for God’s sakes. You are your own person and need
to take control of your actions by being in charge. If
you think your religion is better than the next persons, don’t
bomb innocent communities. This is not a positive way to prove
your point. If you don’t use drugs, don’t start using
them. If you do use drugs, it’s time for you to check into a
clinic and get rehabilitated. Many are free and provide
financial assistance to those who cannot afford to go to
one. If you decide that you no longer wish to raise
your children, please contact social services and get some help.
You’ve brought life into this world and that life is your
responsibility. Period. If everything in life has gone
wrong and you’re sitting there wondering if life is worth
living, think of this: somewhere in the world — children are
literally starving to death; somewhere in this world, a person
is dying from some god-awful disease; somewhere in this world,
people don’t have luxuries like clean, running water and a roof
over their heads; somewhere in this world, there is another
person going through the same thing you are
experiencing.

Positivity is the key to all good things. Always focus your
intentions on the overall good of humanity. Promote peace and
live peacefully. Accentuate the positive, as positive energy
attracts positive energy. Leave this world a better place than
in which you came. In closing, I leave you with a quote from an
incredible human being — Mohandas Gandhi wrote, “Nonviolence
is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier
than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the
ingenuity of man.”

Copyright 2003 – Notable Thoughts on Positive Living by C.
Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot

About the Author: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is the
Public Relations Director & Staff Writer for Holistic
Junction — Your source of information for Holistic
Practitioners; Naturopathy, Naturopathic Schools, Massage Therapy Schools
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Short film for the 48 hour film fest. We were supposed to make a foreign film, instead we got drunk with our friends and missed the deadline. This is what we pieced together Sunday afternoon. … “48 hour film fest” “robocop 3″ “songs for moms” shellshag “$2.00 Out The Door” “Thrillhouse Records” “Force of Habit Records” Punk “Rock N Roll” “Mission Street” Sex Drugs Cannibals

For me, my father did the silent treatment. Several years with not a single phone call. Mother called a few times a year, if I called her she was usually drunk. Sister called maybe once. Nobody came to visit except a cousin.

When I got back to the homeland, no calls, no welcome backs. It was like I wasn’t back.

Boo hoo. Poor me.

The window is broken out in the front of the house, it’s not clean and she don’t like bathing them. Every Time we go to get them we have to bath them, they smoke dope and stuff.

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and is it a permanent thing? My mom broke her hip a month ago, andshe isnt doing rehab very well. she crys in pain and they give her oxycontin, flexeral, delarden, and she cant function. she was doing good, until she started asking for all these pain meds. today the doctor sugested she go to assisted living. She has a home, and i live with her, but have to wrk three of those days and i dont like her to be alone. but i cant see her in a small apartment., even though there are nurses on call there. this deosnt seem fair. i feel guilty, and i dont know what to do. is this just a temorary thing till she gets off some of the meds? She loves her meds, sorry to say. i dont know what to do. im a 57 year old female with some life in me yet, but i dont want my mom to be hurt or not inher own home. guilty