The Air In My Lungs..

Poison.  

Poison can be found in different forms.  Bleach can be poisonous if ingested.  Certain plants like Poison Ivy have poisonous effects to the human body.  Arsenic is defiantly a deadly poison.  I could continue with my list of poisons, but I think you've got the picture.

Most poisons have a an antidote which if taken within a certain time frame will reduce or eliminate the effects of the poison.

I am nauseated as I type this, forgive me if I seem scatter brained.

The type of poison that I have come in contact with cannot be cured by a pill or ointment.  The type of poison I have been effected by is not necessarily damaging to the body.  The type of poison that I have seen far to many people infected with cannot be cured by a doctor or with any prescription.

The poison that I am referring to, if not treated with precision and timing will effect your friends, family, neighbors and community.  This poison, if not cured, will damage your life and the lives of generations to come.

What is this poison?  For todays purposes I am going to call it "Dependence".  

I would quote a certain politician right now, because he made a great speech earlier this year about dependence, but if I did I think 1/2 of  you would stop reading this blog immediately.  :)  

In most cases, Dependence on the Government for Welfare and 'hand outs' is deteriorating to the person receiving the 'hand out' and it is deteriorating to our society..  Don't forget that I said, "In Most Cases"..  I am not saying "All of the time".. I am simply stating, "More often than not"..  Sure, we all need a quick "pick me up" every now and then.  It is possible that every single one of us may fall on hard times or become disabled.  If and when this day comes I say, May God Bless You and I hope you find a new job or get better soon..  There are defiantly circumstances where "help" is needed.  

Dependence on "help" from others, as a crutch, is a poisonous thing.  

Dependence robs families, communities and individuals from the GOOD that they would be able to produce if they weren't DEPENDENT.  When there is someone close to you, either a friend or family member, who is DEPENDENT on SOMEONE or SOMETHING it has a major influence on your life... and your being.

I am nauseous.  

This effects of this poison have altered my path.. a bit.

The only cure for this poison is Education, Light and Knowledge.

I am done for now.

More later.

Jevo