Tuesday, March 2, 2010

You are kidding me....... right?

I truly believe that each of us out there have a need to be loved and to love. It is one of those beautiful things that make us human. That said, I must ask..... where upon God's beautiful green earth did the creators of 'The Bachelor' actually think these people could possibly find true love. Come on! A dozen or so beautiful, self absorbed women chasing after one finely chiseled, self absorbed, rich man. And we can't forget the thousands of people waiting on the edges of their seats with their fingers crossed. I won't deny it makes for great television, but I implore.. where is the self respect? Did Elizabeth compete for Darcy? No! Scarlett O'Hara certainly didn't line up and wait for her rose! Even determined little Jane Eyre didn't care to be one of Rochester's ladies. These women and many others can teach our generation and a few others a thing or two about love, loss, and being a strong confidant woman. Scene after scene of the 'bachelor' making out in a hot tub with the 'girl of the hour,' is enough to have me reaching for the antacids and the remote. I want to take these girls by hand and tell them that they are worth more than this and that love will come on it's own time. Unfortunately, this world can be a lonely one. The allure of love is powerful, and I truly wish each couple the best. I just hope that as my daughters search for love, they keep in mind this quote from 'Winnie the Pooh'..... "you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." If they believe that, they won't waste their time standing in line, waiting, for some man to pick them. Instead, they will create, and live a life that is full of all kinds of possibilities. They will discover that their talents are beyond what the mirror reflects, and they will learn that 'service to others' improves their countenance more than any amount of rouge or glitter. With that, I bid adieu to the current season of 'The Bachelor.' May you slink off to the superficial world where you belong and leave us to pick our own flowers, there are many beautiful one to choose, for red roses have never been my favorite!

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