I wanted to start off my Blog with a question that refers to something a little different. What constitutes healthy DIALOGUE!!!? (jeesh, folk be sweatin' donkeys a wee bit much. note: to the chickidy pleasant(ly) verbiose on this blog...ONE WILL NEVER CHANGE A MULE OR DONKEY into anything but what GOD intended it to be...40 acres and ALL!!! now, dear followers..."on to the next one"...as quoted by, mr. SWIZZ BEATZ.)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
An Introduction of Thought...
Welcome to my Blog site. There is so much that I anticipate writing about and I hope that many will feel comfortable sharing ideas in return. Communication is key to establishing a sound relationship between individuals. Over the course of my life I have been challenged on many occasions, swaying in and out of curve balls at warp speed. My Blog site is not intended to discuss how I have made it from under the difficult moments; for facing the harsh reality of life still looms above and below. Instead, I would like for this site to create dialogue for professionals, students or interested individuals who might want to share their thoughts or feelings about progressive issues.
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A healthy family has nothing to do with being related by blood. It's being a part of a group where you feel supported and loved. That can be a church community, an artist collective or a home with a mother, father, grandmother- whatever. I think a lot of people will eliminate pain and anxiety if they stop idealizing the nuclear family and realize that there is love and support in many places.
ReplyDeleteThe contemporary healthy family is one that is in a state of evolution. It use to be a loving mother and the firm disciplining hand of the father with love and support from the village. Now, who’s to say what the deal is. Depends on who you ask, when you ask, and where you are. Maybe it’s all up in the air. You know, like ice cream with your favorite topping. Yes it’s better with the topping but it can be just as good without it hummmmm. Some say that about having a father in the house. I’ve heard good arguments on both sides. Simone and Sun you’re both wrong. It has nothing to do with a loving group you find that in a gang only to create confusion, chaos, and violence. A phenomenal discourse…, what’s that. It sounds like the wrong choice of words. A lot of lost verbal rabble ranting at best. I say let’s keep searching and probing until we find the perfect unit. Maybe in the animal kingdom like a flock of geese flying south. Let’s keep digging I think we are close. Later ya’ll.
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Pleasant, I respect your opinion which is just that- an opinion. So there is no right or wrong answer to Simone's question.
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ReplyDeletewith every creative project there must be an appreciation for process. as i sit at my computer to type my thoughts, i often get discouraged because i fear i am not clear. and yet, because i am learning to take criticism from writers who might challenge my thoughts: the freedom to express must not be compromised.
what constitutes a family is a controversial question. yes, there are groups of individuals who have created bonds, finding "love" and protection in relationships that often mimic that of a protector to child situation i.e. gangs. i agree that the question of what defines a healthy family must be explored more: hence, this is why i bring forth the question to begin with. the challenge: think about ways to talk about the topic without giving so much attention to the historical definition of family as defined by western thought and culture. i agree, depending on who you talk to the definition of familial bonds will differ from culture to culture, etc. however, i am seeking for a way to create a healthy bond with the people in my life. starting at this place could serve as a blueprint for creating better relationships with others. perhaps as individuals who have formed "healthy" bonds or are learning to improve their bonds with others we could help eradicate the devastating effects of gang violence, domestic violence and child abuse. so, back to the question: what do you define as a "healthy" family?
A healthy family is a family where everyone genuinely knows that they are loved. The Creator of the marriage arrangement and the of the family has laid out the blueprints to a having a happy and healthy family in his guidebook.
ReplyDeleteBlended families, extended families, dysfunctional families, families with teenagers having kids, families with no fathers, families with a father but he has a drug problem, families with the father in jail, families with a mother in prison, families with a gay parent, families with unemployed parents, families with kids dropping out of school. So, what am I saying here or am I asking a question in a strange way. Sure it is possible to have that healthy family unit just as it is possible to turn a lemon into lemon-aid. This is our reality now. All of you know the stats. Harold Cruse notes in his book The Crisis of The Negro Intellectual, “Negro life today is like that of a very sick man who doesn’t suffer merely from one ailment but from several at the same time, so that no one really knows which ailment to treat first. Accumulated social complications! All through the years the Negro was taught either nothing by his leadership, or all the wrong things.” Now! Please can somebody help me here? I think I’m drowning. I love and respect this blog and all contributors but somehow Simone may be asking the wrong question. Instead of what constitutes a healthy family? It should read how do you turn a donkey (ass) into a race horse. Ladies can you help me I think I’m drowning.
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