I’ve always had enough of an independent streak to question “groupthink” and take my own path. But, I have struggled with the desire for acceptance (I think a basic need for most humans) and keeping my integrity and values at the same time. I know I have spent too much time caring what other peoples think of me. One benefit of getting older: you no longer give a crap. Last month my church decided to reinstitute masks for everybody. I said, nope, I’m out. I’ve attended there for 24 years. I don’t leave lightly. At the beginning of this pandemic my pastor said, “I don’t want to end up on the news.” F that. Think of the people around the world who have to worship in secret. Too many people died for our religious freedom for us to go backward! My sons did not offer great sacrifice by serving in our military for us to worship cowering in a basement somewhere!! I always pray for wisdom and discernment. I believe I’m right on this one.
I’ve always had enough of an independent streak to question “groupthink” and take my own path. But, I have struggled with the desire for acceptance (I think a basic need for most humans) and keeping my integrity and values at the same time. I know I have spent too much time caring what other peoples think of me. One benefit of getting older: you no longer give a crap. Last month my church decided to reinstitute masks for everybody. I said, nope, I’m out. I’ve attended there for 24 years. I don’t leave lightly. At the beginning of this pandemic my pastor said, “I don’t want to end up on the news.” F that. Think of the people around the world who have to worship in secret. Too many people died for our religious freedom for us to go backward! My sons did not offer great sacrifice by serving in our military for us to worship cowering in a basement somewhere!! I always pray for wisdom and discernment. I believe I’m right on this one.