a new mindset

Obviously, teens that plan on shooting up their high schools are few. The news is going to jump on anything and keep it going as long as possible. With the media saturation of violence and revenge, coupled with societies’ narcissist emphasis (I wonder what kind of toilet paper Brad and Angelina use?), is it a wonder there aren’t more of these cases?

Do you want a low risk that you as a teenager will go nuts or you who are parents want low risk for your children following this path of destruction? A key remedy is serving others.

A year helping out AID’s orphans in Uganda would do wonders in the mindset of teenagers with no hope who think the whole world is against them. Maybe closer to home, volunteering weekly at the local Alzheimer’s day center or a nursing facility being a listener and friend.

My children and I are going with a church group on a four day work trip to Mexico tomorrow morning. Do you think self-absorbed attitudes can be adjusted in something like that? Of course. It is interesting how life looks far different when you are reaching out for the sake of others rather than focusing on you.

So drop whatever you are doing and spend some time thinking about what you do for those who are in need around you.