I was talking with this man yesterday about the new Insurgent movie that's coming out - leave it to me to talk with strangers about YA novels turned movie. face palm. After I told him all the details, I looked at him waiting for a response while I tried to catch my breath. Yes. I talk THAT fast. He waited about five seconds and his response was completely unexpected.
His response:
You know, all these kids are growing up thinking that the future is something to be scared about, but I think they're forgetting how much the world has changed and that it's really not as scary as it was even 60 years ago. Gender equality, same sex marriages; everyone now has the ability to embrace their individuality without being knocked down for who they were born to be. We're treating everyone as equals - as we should. People are finally able to express what makes them different and unique and we're are okay with it. It's actually a beautiful time to be alive. We shouldn't be afraid of the future, we should embrace it.
Whoa. I stared at him for a few moments in silence soaking in every last word. He was right. We all think about how corrupt the future may be. But I think it's worthwhile to take a step back, hold hands and look at what we have accomplished. It really is a beautiful time to be alive.
Shine On,
JJ
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