To Be or Not to Be an Angry Atheist

Because every day is a chance for us to be, and become, better.

Ever find yourself thinking, feeling or saying:

“It's always been that way and it's always gonna be that way. It's never gonna change.”

About a relationship? A job or a boss? Your health? Finances? World events? Politics? (yeah I went there) 😬

Whether seeking to soothe frustrations or simply because of exhaustion, I'll admit, it's tempting - at times - to go down this road.

But, if we're honest? It's the easy way out. 😶

Because change is hard.

Period. Full stop.

And, it also takes a lot more courage.

Like the kind I had to find back in 2015 as I sat shoulder deep in a pile of religious rubble facing a difficult crossroads-like decision. A decision in which I had to choose whether I would become the 'angry atheist' who spent the rest of my life arguing for 'the other side' or if I’d work to build something better.

Long story short (and spoiler): I chose to build something better.

I chose to focus my attention, garner my resources and harness my energy towards building a better life - one filled with beauty and meaning outside of the confining restrictions and proscriptions of religious dogma, expectation and tradition.

It’s an ongoing process, challenge, experiment and adventure that I continue to choose anew every day.

And it’s one you can make too.

You can choose to build a better relationship with your partner, your children or your neighbors. You can choose to build a better atmosphere in your business or workplace. You can choose to build a better sense of identity, purpose and system of self care. And, you can choose to build a better ___fill in your blank___.

The question is, will you?

‘Cuz I’m not gonna lie or sugar coat it.

It's not easy.

It is, however, totally worth it.

So, satiate my curiosity…

Where in your life are you being led to build something better?

And, what’s one courageous step you can take to make it happen?