Looking For Jones

I recently read a book titled "The Noticer" by Andy Andrews. One might say I was drawn to the book. I was looking for a good find at the book store and this one caught my attention. And after reading it I now understand how significant that experience was. It was more like the book chose me.
The lead character in the story is named "Jones" not Mr. Jones, just "Jones". I believe that he made that clear to people to not be given great recognition for all the great things that he accomplished. He was not looking for fame or attention. He just had a great wealth of knowledge to share and he gave it freely. The author of the book is one of the many that Jones helped find their way in life. All the way from homeless to being very successful. We all have it in us to find success,whatever that success may be. It could be as high end as a great professional to being just a volunteer at a soup kitchen. Whatever we do with the life we are given we should charge forward with valour and gratefulness. When others see that in our approach it is contagious and makes for a very positive and fruitful society. Who said we had to live in a time of tribulation. Just as one says age is a state of mind, so the world in which we live can be as great as we personally make it for ourselves and those around us. Wouldn't it be great if this message of renewed positive living were to be contagious and everyone caught it. Wow, what a wonderful world we would live in. It is not about how much you have or even have to offer. It is in what you do with what you have and are willing to offer.
When we speak of the good old days, what made them good? Was it that people were different, behaved different in the past therefore the ways of society were different? We as a nation should not be so willing to accept corruption. We should not just frown on it and sit back and sulk. We need to change it. Put a different perspective on the negative. Give it a positive turn.
Many have looked for ways to speak out against the way our country is being governed. They have started what they call "Tea Party" rallies. I am for what they speak about. Looking at the way the media portrays them in a negative light would make me angry. It made me think about why they are calling themselves the "Tea Party". Tea party was a rebellious act against the government, saying that we didn't want to be taxed for the tea. So it is the rebellious approach that the media is able to capitalize on and discredit the group and what it stands for. So to put a positive approach on the situation maybe the party should be called  "Revitalization" or "Renaissance". Each implying new birth or restoration. Our country once was held in the opinion of others as a great nation. Now it is showing ware because of corruption. What can we do as individuals to make a difference? I know this sounds like a political speech, but it really is a cry for mankind as a whole to wake up and be a productive part of society again.
I do not have a paying job. I am a mother of four and I appreciate that role. I have tried working outside of the home, but it is not where I feel most productive. I want to be available for my family as needed. After reading this book I am challenged to go and find other ways that I might benefit society. I am going to keep my mind, eyes and ears open to the opportunities that come my way. I challenge all of us to find a way to spread more cheer and kindness on our paths. Let the day lead us to brighter tomorrows. It speaks in the book not to let the past keep us from enjoying our present. We need to focus not on negative things, but on the positive things in life. The things that may appear as a negative, we need to learn how to put a positive outcome on them. May we all feel a fire under us to get out and make a difference. Even before I could complete writing this blog to post, I was approached with a situation in which I could be of service to a community in saving an older building that holds a great deal of memories and stories for my hometown. I hope that those that will read my blog will follow what I do and be inspired to help with my passions as well as their own.
Looking for Jones, is the title of this blog. It is what most of the people in the book aspired to do that had had the great pleasure of taking his advice. I am looking, not necessarily for Jones, but what he represents, the opportunity; the best that life can offer one when they give the best they have to give. The best is yet to come...read the book. I am starting the rest of this author's series next week. So you haven't heard the last from me...