Do We Really Want to Raise a Bunch of Brats and Narcissists?

Welcome back to FriDudes!  May what you are about to listen make you and those you love stronger.  If not, we don't deserve your return.  That's the truth Ruth.  Here you go...Word!  Thank you so much for joining us.  Do you feel a bit stronger?  A bit lighter, better.  If so, can you share it with the ones you know could you use a lift?  Maybe even create your own Dudes group.   Back to the thick of it, tough times suck.  So does lifting weights or running farther than you have ever before or studying for a law degree.  You cannot get stronger without resistance.  As for our generations and the ones to follow, do we really want to raise a bunch of spoiled brats and narcissists?  Of course not.  Hence, the paradigm shift.  Great innovations and strength emerges out of times of crisis. The kids of today will be telling their grandkids about this time in history.  Just like kids of the Great Depression that became grandparents and told some of you.   Looking forward, there's one side of our society that is glass half empty and and swim in a sea of negativity.    On the other side, Glass half full says when you wake up in the morning, give God thanks for another day, another opportunity to innovate and make a difference.  So question.  With whom are you surrounding yourself?  Glass half empty or glass half full people?  Welcome to glass half full with the FriDudes which ideally becomes a glass full of peace via Christ.  Ending on a song note.  Talking about raising our kids properly.  Confession, I've heard this song countless times and never thought much about it.  This version is a slower version that made me listen to the lyrics.  If you listen carefully, you'll hear a grown man recounting a time his Mama sat him down, preparing him for tough times, and how they will pass, and not to forget the one above.  Never noticed that before.  This is 'Simple Man' performed by Shinedown.  If you dig, please add it to your playlist as you tackle these troubled times.  Also, check out FriDudes.com for some more positivity and perspective and sign up,  Now go.  Serve.  Love...