No one is perfect

I have been following the Tiger Woods fiasco with great interest. How can a person not get involved in these lives...these lives of privilege and luxury, without some voyeuristic interest? And to see them make mistakes...well that makes our lives look better, doesn't it?

I appreciated the statement he made, "I'm human and I'm not perfect". Really? But we do expect so much more out of our idols, our celebrities, those in the limelight. They are role models, no matter what Charles Barkley says! (Remember his "I am not a role model" Nike commercial?) But alas, they are role models to many of us, and especially to our children. We do expect more from them whether they like it or not. Still, they are only human.

I recently had a rather sad awakening to this realization myself...as I had to endure seeing my idol, Rick Springfield, take on a very naughty (obscene) role on a show called "Californication". This is a series on Showtime primarily about sex, drugs and moral depravity. Unfortunately, Rick's character that he played (loosely based on himself, is how he has explained it) had a scene that I would deem soft-core porn (he calls it 'tasteful nudity' on his website!). Ok, so maybe I'm a prude...or maybe I'm just decent. Or maybe he let me down.

Throughout his career, Rick had maintained a certain level of decorum...only doing roles on TV (regular TV, so no vulgarity). Once you 'graduate' to cable TV or movies, the rules change. And maybe he saw it as a way to prove he was a legit and vital actor. I have no idea why he did it. But, to me it just proved that indeed, he is only human. We are all human...and we all make mistakes in our lives with our choices, our actions, our behavior.

I forgive him, as we must always forgive. We must always remember Jesus (whom I believe is the one and ONLY perfect person) teaching this in His prayer..."forgive those that trespass against us". So please forgive me my trespasses, as I am far from perfect! I have managed to alienate many people in my life since returning to Colorado...and even some in LA. I'm not sure why, but I do know that I do not mean to do it. I also know that not everyone is always going to like you or understand your choices or your actions or your behavior. But we are all just looking for that unconditional love and understanding, even though we err occasionally (constantly?)!

My own mother has chosen to be distant from me...not even calling or inviting me to a Thanksgiving family dinner. I know that all families have issues, but it is sad...especially during the holidays. I moved home to be close to family, and within 12 years I have managed to have many of them not speak to me!

Rick, myself, my mother, our president, the Pope...not one of us is perfect! But we must forgive and forget. I think I can do that...but maybe others do not have that capability. I forgive them for that too.

jojo

PS - And on that 'no one is perfect' subject...I realize NOW that my last post has a typo in it! I am usually so uber anal about proofing...and yet, I missed it. PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!! ;)