Comments on: I Have a Dream http://allisonsumpter.com/2010/01/i-have-a-dream.html writing from the heart of a girl and the mind of a woman Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:11:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: ideathinker http://allisonsumpter.com/2010/01/i-have-a-dream.html/comment-page-1#comment-94 ideathinker Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:23:46 +0000 http://allisonsumpter.com/?p=327#comment-94 seems my comment wasn't as balanced as I intended, I what I was going to point out was even though your dream is a bit utopisque, and would prob. never happen, because human nature seems to be otherwise if history is to be upheld as guide for the future. Nevertheless I think it is important and good to have such dreams;or goals if you like; to strive for, and then start with one selfs. :D I tend to condense my typing when it's late, which it is now; or early actually. Anyways glad you liked the quote. seems my comment wasn't as balanced as I intended, I what I was going to point out was even though your dream is a bit utopisque, and would prob. never happen, because human nature seems to be otherwise if history is to be upheld as guide for the future. Nevertheless I think it is important and good to have such dreams;or goals if you like; to strive for, and then start with one selfs. :D I tend to condense my typing when it's late, which it is now; or early actually. Anyways glad you liked the quote.

]]> By: allisonsumpter http://allisonsumpter.com/2010/01/i-have-a-dream.html/comment-page-1#comment-93 allisonsumpter Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:07:11 +0000 http://allisonsumpter.com/?p=327#comment-93 Thank you Mr. Me!<br><br>I'll take the "good article" part and carry the optimism for us both! ;) No question about the abundance of bickering and nagging...and much worse in our world. I believe we can rise above petty, though. It seems there's a correlation between discontent and discord. We tend to focus on the petty when we have nothing captivating our passion. (Speaking from experience, of course.) I believe that when we're inspired, passionate and working towards something we believe in, we have no time or interest in focusing on the petty.<br><br>So along with my dream, I have hope - real hope - hope that is more than just pipe dreams. It's a vision for future generations. A belief that there can be a transformation of the majority - from bickering and nagging to dialogue and action. A future in which more people than not live life to its fullest, contributing their hearts and minds to make the world a better place. I believe it's more than possible that as more people chart their own courses for positive change, it will spread like a virus. Just waiting on that tipping point!<br><br>That's the vision. And I think we're making progress. But then again, I'm not spending time dealing with bickering and nagging, so my perspective is definitely glass half full. And that's ok with me. :)<br><br>I love your quote from the other "M." What a PERFECT addition to this post! That's my son's favorite song (he turns 22 tomorrow and sings that song at the top of his lungs when he's in the shower). That's all we can do, start with the man (or woman) in the mirror. And that's exactly what I'm doing!<br><br>Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm so glad YOU stopped by. :)<br><br>~Allison<br><br>Agreed Thank you Mr. Me!

I'll take the “good article” part and carry the optimism for us both! ;) No question about the abundance of bickering and nagging…and much worse in our world. I believe we can rise above petty, though. It seems there's a correlation between discontent and discord. We tend to focus on the petty when we have nothing captivating our passion. (Speaking from experience, of course.) I believe that when we're inspired, passionate and working towards something we believe in, we have no time or interest in focusing on the petty.

So along with my dream, I have hope – real hope – hope that is more than just pipe dreams. It's a vision for future generations. A belief that there can be a transformation of the majority – from bickering and nagging to dialogue and action. A future in which more people than not live life to its fullest, contributing their hearts and minds to make the world a better place. I believe it's more than possible that as more people chart their own courses for positive change, it will spread like a virus. Just waiting on that tipping point!

That's the vision. And I think we're making progress. But then again, I'm not spending time dealing with bickering and nagging, so my perspective is definitely glass half full. And that's ok with me. :)

I love your quote from the other “M.” What a PERFECT addition to this post! That's my son's favorite song (he turns 22 tomorrow and sings that song at the top of his lungs when he's in the shower). That's all we can do, start with the man (or woman) in the mirror. And that's exactly what I'm doing!

Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm so glad YOU stopped by. :)

~Allison

Agreed

]]> By: ideathinker http://allisonsumpter.com/2010/01/i-have-a-dream.html/comment-page-1#comment-92 ideathinker Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:51:20 +0000 http://allisonsumpter.com/?p=327#comment-92 to cynical that will never happen, people love to bicker and nag about other people - I try hard not to, but no one is above petty; I guess; but that aside - I think many people share your dream, and just that people dream of and wish for these things, is enough to keep a flame of hope burning, that some day... To quote another man who start with an M; "I'm starting with the man in the mirror" :)<br><br>good article allison to cynical that will never happen, people love to bicker and nag about other people – I try hard not to, but no one is above petty; I guess; but that aside – I think many people share your dream, and just that people dream of and wish for these things, is enough to keep a flame of hope burning, that some day… To quote another man who start with an M; “I'm starting with the man in the mirror” :)

good article allison

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