Turning to all social sites, news casts, and gossip around the water cooler, chatter is about Miley Cyrus. Her live performance at an awards program left most folks with an opinion. For goodness sakes, she is so young to cause such a stir! If it had been me, everyone would have reason to talk—muscles would have cramped or I would have gotten stuck somewhere along the routine.

While I shook my head at her immaturity, it brought me to another thought. In all of my 70 years I don’t think I made such a spectacle of myself. Never did I need attention so badly that I would expose myself publicly—and that is just not in a physical sense.

As a model, I wore bathing suits publicly. Modestly. I have had my picture in newspapers, spoken publicly to a variety of groups, performed as a pianist regularly—but never did I act because I was pressured to be so outstanding and different that I created a news stir.

Here’s what I wonder……does someone as cute and talented as Miley really know how talented she is? Does she have the confidence she tries to portray? Did mommy and daddy impart moral and character traits deep in her soul? AND therein lies my bottom line; this sweet little girl seems to be trying to find herself because her strength lies solely within herself.

I would like to think that my heirs will see the importance of finding their own peace by looking outside themselves. Developing their God given skills to serve others. It’s not just about ME. If Miley were my granddaughter we would have a lunch date! She needs love and guidance. Her road will be a little tough for a while unless she listens to those concerned for her future—it’s not about money and perceived success.

These are my thoughts for the day……