Even though the word “stupid” is not one of my favorite words, I can’t help but love this message. It is so true.

Recently I’ve become aware of the petty intolerance of some people and the time and energy that they waste boggles my mind. Getting wrapped around the axle over the words and actions of others is so futile, especially on social media.
 

Why? It doesn’t change a thing.You’d think people would learn.

Last Friday was Halloween. While out with friends, I received a text message from someone I’m in the process of setting free. The message was, for all intents and purposes, gossip, and that’s not good. I chose not to reply.

Later that day, I ran into the person the message was about, so I asked her about the photo she had posted earlier that day that apparently had created the brouhaha. She showed it to me and I didn’t see anything wrong; in fact, I thought it was a fabulous costume. I could see why some (stupid) people would claim they were offended (so what?) and that the photo was politically incorrect (again, so what?)

Why??? 

Because a white female chose to dress up like a famous black singer. Even better, the photo showed her with three smiling African American females. 

Whether or not it was wise or tasteful for her to post the photo on social media is not important. In fact, absolutely nothing about it was important enough for other people to get the least bit upset. 

That I had not replied to the aforementioned text message irritated me the next day. I felt obliged to respond. My message ended with “Live and let live.” For her sake, I hope she can. I wish her the best.