Teach Your Children Well
“Living in a rainbowland
Where everything goes as planned and I smile
'Cause I know if we tried, we could really make a difference in this world
Living in a rainbowland
I won't give up or sleep a wink
It's the only thought I think
You know where I stand
I believe we can start living in a rainbowland.
Living in a rainbowland
Where you and I go hand in hand
Oh, I'd be lying (I'd be lying), if I said this was fine
All the hurt and the hate going on here.
We are rainbows, me and you
Every color, every hue
Let's shine through
Together we can start living in a rainbowland
Living in a rainbowland
Where skies are blue and things are grand
Wouldn't it be nice to live in paradise?
Where we're free to be exactly who we are
Let's all dig down deep inside
Brush the judgment and fear aside
Make wrong things right (all things right), and end the fight
'Cause I promise ain't nobody gonna win
(Come on) ” Lyrics from Rainbowland by Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton
Artists are often known for their eccentricities and unique lifestyles. From famous painters who cut off their ears to musicians who struggle with addiction, there is no shortage of examples of artists who have made questionable lifestyle choices or struggled with bad habits. Unfortunately, these choices and habits can often lead to discrimination against artists, both in their personal lives and in their professional careers. This week a school in Wisconsin banned a first grade class from singing a song by Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton because it could be “perceived as controversial.” The song lyrics call for unity, for letting go of judgment and fear, and calls for an end to fighting. Controversial? We’ve seen this happen over and over through the years, shunning an artist’s work because of the artist. No matter what you think of these two women on a personal level, they can sing, and neither is afraid to say the things so many of us want to say. That could explain why Miley’s latest song has been number one for eight weeks. It’s a song about taking your personal power back.
Dear Angels, we all have opinions and many times love to take other people’s inventories of how they are living their lives. On a personal level, we have the option to listen to a song, gaze at a piece of art, watch a movie or read a book if our opinion of the artist doesn’t fit with our way of thinking. But what about incidences where this happens publicly and is confusing not only to children but also adults? Are we to teach our children to ignore everything if the creator of it was not “pure” and who provides that definition? This seems like a big message of discrimination and judgment. And it is teaching young impressionable minds that this is okay.
Dear Ones, there are and will continue to be many battles to fight in your world. Not everyone will feel passionate about the same issues that come forth. We will say to you that the children and youth are your future generation that will be making decisions in the world and therefore we encourage you to think about that when it comes to how they are taught and the values instilled in them. We are constantly gently reminding you that it is not your place to judge. Your only function is to love and when you remember to listen to your heart instead of your ego thoughts, then you will understand that love is the vehicle which will bring peace and harmony to your world. Teach your children through example, Dear Ones.
Dear Angels, thank you. I love you. Namaste y’all.
Today, I promise to stay in my heart.
Teri Angel is a Happiness Coach, energy healer, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and mentor, and a motivational speaker. Teri is the Peace Campaign Coordinator for We, The World and the founder of a nonprofit organization, Angelspeakers Inc., which offers educational workshops and events centered around environmental awareness to include animals and nature, peace advocacy opportunities and ancient wisdom teachings. Teri’s movement “Peas For Peace” involves strengthening our awareness of the oneness of all, unifying mankind through compassion, peace, love and joy. She was named "She Who Blesses the Sacred Land" during the Peace On Earth Tour and embraces that title with loving grace. www.angelspeakers.com
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