I suppose my intent is NOT to make this blog a journal. That’s way too personal. I just feel that there are so many thoughts running thru my head each day and so many things I would like to express. I’m not much good at expressing myself in writing as Connie can attest to, but I do like to make my opinions, feelings and beliefs known. I admire those who are creative enough to give us pause no matter the medium. Writing, photography, painting, building etc. are all ways to give something of ourselves. Something that will benefit both ourself and the person partaking of our version of creativity. I do, however, believe that we sometimes take things too far and offend or insult others by what we create. In those cases it may be better to keep those things in a journal or private, away from the consumption of others. Sharing and expressing your feelings in a public forum such as a blog (un-password protected) that may cause others to be offended, discouraged or angered may be counter productive.
Controversial topics can be productive if presented maturely and from an informed point of view. However, if we in anyway demean or diminish another person or even offend his/her moral compass we should refrain. I’m sure most of would like to think that our opinions, interpretations and expressions are correct, but it may require much more than we are willing to sacrifice in order to know.
The Prophet Joseph Smith stated: “The things of God are of deep import; and time, and experience, and careful and ponderous and solemn thoughts can only find them out. Thy mind, O man! if thou wilt lead a soul unto salvation, must stretch as high as the utmost heavens, and search into and contemplate the darkest abyss, and the broad expanse of eternity-thou must commune with God. How much more dignified and noble are the thoughts of God, than the vain imaginations of the human heart! None but fools will trifle with the souls of men. (Joseph Smith, History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7 Vols. 3:295)
