Amusing Musings

With Kim Jackson

I thought it fitting to approach this subject to flow in conjunction with the world’s news. Once tyrannical dictators have faced or are facing public outcry, peaceful demonstration, and unity to oust them. Granted, this isn’t exactly on those lines, but it somewhat mirrors the protestors feelings.

I’m curious. What are you willing to do to gain your desired way of life? Or, what are you willing to do to disrupt the way of life that you abhor? Are you willing to compromise for your happiness?

Now, when I ask these questions; I’m not just asking about you fighting with your child(ren)’s other parent. I’m not asking about your husband leaving the seat up or your wife leaving her flat irons on in the bathroom. Let’s go deeper; I know you can do it. Are you a happy camper every time you walk into your place of employment? Why not? And more importantly, what are you going to do to fix it? Do you remember when you used to look at your husband/wife and think that you were the luckiest person in the world? And now you look at your ‘spouse’ because you can’t bring yourself to even call him or her the Mr. or Mrs.? What are you doing to fix that?

It is time for a Revolution!

Now, I’m not saying for you to sit down in the center aisle at your job and refuse to work until your conditions are met. I’m also not saying that you should board up the bathroom until your bathroom requirements are accommodated. And please for the love of all that is good…don’t go to the courthouse and conveniently site “Irreconcilable Differences because Kim Jackson said so”. (Don’t make me fight you, because I will…okay, not really; but just don’t).

This Revolution that I am talking about is a Self-Resolution Revolution. From here on out; known as SRR…because I don’t feel like typing that many letters to refer to it. (Hey…don’t judge me…I’m being honest. This isn’t a 500 word essay, okay? It’s not necessary.)

Anyway, when you take the time and look at the unpleasantness that is your situation. What is the common denominator? You. Accept it. So, just like the protestors have taken a stand against their oppressors; you have to take a stand with yourself. What must you do to make your situation(s) better? Do you not argue with the other parent? Do you not let a bathroom annoyance bother you? Do you make an attempt to continue to attract that man or woman?

The answer is yes. Always yes. Here are some ideas for SRR:

• Child(ren)’s other parent:
• You know that you are a parent; so be one. While you’re arguing, you are setting the tone for that child’s relationship with that parent in the future. Also, you’re setting the tone for how they will interact with your future grandchildren and their co-parent. Don’t set a tone that you, yourself, wouldn’t want to be around.
• Bathroom absurdity:
• You complaining that it only take two seconds to lower a lid or turn off an appliance, takes longer than the two seconds than you’re complaining about. Just do it yourself. Trust me, you won’t break a bone.
• Marriage woes:
• Consistency is a two way street. You can’t fuss that he/she has changed. It’s called Life. You are supposed to change together. Trust me…you will not remain 25 while they get older. Make an effort. You will be delighted and surprised at the outcome.
• Workplace issues:
• Change your scenery. If you don’t like your job; sign up for training or go back to school. Expand your horizons to reach the career of your dreams.

Be an active participant in SRR. Take the necessary steps in the right direction to change your way of life. Otherwise, you are left with an aging shell that resents crawling out of bed every morning. And no matter how you dress it up (pun intended), it does nothing to fill the emptiness.