After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul.
And you learn that love doesn't mean leaning and company doesn't mean security.
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises.
And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes ahead, with the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child.
And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrow's ground is to uncertain for plans, and futures have a way of falling down in mid-flight.
After a while you learn even sunshine burns if you get to much.
So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to leave you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure; you are really strong, you really do have worth.
And you learn, and you learn. With every goodbye you learn.
Jorge has explained to me many things about Mexico. He has taken the time to explain the corruption and the reasons for it. Says it is changing, but a hundred years of history cannot be changed overnight.
The corruption of our government is directly related to the stupidity of U.S. citizens..
INFP Quiet, reflective, and idealistic. Interested in serving humanity. Well-developed value system, which they strive to live in accordance with. Extremely loyal. Adaptable and laid-back unless a strongly-held value is threatened. Usually talented writers. Mentally quick, and able to see possibilities. Interested in understanding and helping people.
There are many things to take into consideration that are spoken about.. What you post are but a few.
The guy in my profile pic is from Hermosillo, here legally, owns a Mexican Food Distributing company. His business has suffered greatly, he may have to close the doors and move back. Our government required him to invest $250,000.00 in order to come here & start a business and they gave him a 5 year work permit.
His 9 year old son is an honor student, and one of the most polite & lovable kids I have ever seen. His wife is a Yoga Instructor and has 2 studios here in the PHX area.
Hanging with my wonderful friend has open my eyes to the big picture regarding immigration. Naturally many are criminals (just like many citizens), but many are simply very hard working human beings that have a natural desire to make a better life for their families.
Immigration is not the problem, GOVERNMENT is the problem..
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the council of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a healthy discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here, and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you concieve him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisey confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
RE: Judge Blocks parts of Arizona's Immigration Law !
The animals at LakeTacoTahoe don't need drugs...