Odd Ducks

The modern term for "peculiar people" may be odd ducks, misfits, or non-conformists; are certainly "outside of mainstream."  I basically fit that description, as do many in our culture, but our culture offers a myriad of ways to be non-conformists.  The problem we overlook in estimating the 1% with the 98% in the Wall Street stand-off is the 1% are the minority and certainly don't spend their time in "mainstream."

One of the secrets to being content, truly content; is to not compare one's self or worth by material standards.  This big stand-off between the uber wealthy and the declining middle class has become just about money and material wealth, and of course division.  The extreme wealth of a few may have some influence on corrupt politicians, but it's members of the 98% that continue to elect those corrupt people.  Over half of the representatives in Washington DC are members of the 1%.  The unhappy 98% need to see that, realize that, and understand that!

When the 98% chose to sit in protest, that was a clear indication this "movement" was going nowhere.  The wealthy 1% continued on their path while, the Other 1%, however; simply got moving, another direction away from being valued by the money one makes and the assets one acquires.  This is America, I suppose we all have a "net worth," but I have a value far beyond my material possessions.  The Creator of the universe gave each of us talents and gave His Son for the world.  Why are we discussing mere dollars that hold no value?

It is my firm conviction that the Other 1% know our value is not based upon the materialism of this nation, but upon the purpose and plan of our Creator, and our willingness to follow His Son in that plan.  It's sad that our nation has become so caught up in materialism and division that a life based upon G-dly simplicity is considered outside of mainstream.