Where in the world have the Good girls gone? And the good boys too for that matter? On a daily basis, I am blown away at the rudeness, entitlement and lack of respect our fellow humans are showing each other. It's not the National Debt, Technology, Robots or even War that's going to do us in, it's each other.
Don't get me wrong, I know droves of wonderful people, see kindness given and reciprocated daily but I was prompted to write this when a day recently was full of those at the other end of the spectrum; you know, the ones that make us living by The Golden Rule look bad.
In just ONE day, I had a higher up colleague not say "hello" back and we were the only 2 in the hallway and 3 feet apart. I dealt with a caller who chose to use derogatory language to get what they wanted, had the ice cream counter lady ask who's next and a lady budge in front of me who clearly stepped up after me, saw a truck cut off a elderly lady in a sedan, overheard a mother telling her child to "shut up" in the grocery store, had the lady restocking the cheese act like it was a hassle that I needed to squeeze in and get the Colby Jack. Oh you think I'm done...NO, there's more. The cashier never said one word to me, no "hello how's your day" or even thanked me or looked at me when she handed me the receipt, watched a neighbors dog crap on someone else's yard and the neighbor not pick it up, had my first RUDE blog comment, watched to most idiotic political race ads to date and saw a news segment where a drunk father left his 15 month old twin daughters to die in a hot car.
The World is angry, the world is fragmented but being rude, heartless and disrespectful is not the answer. People now a days take a glint of pleasure at other's apparent downfalls. THAT'S JUST WRONG!! Love one Another should be plastered on every bus, establishment and street corner....Do unto others..... Instead, it's all the excuses, What's in it for me and I don't give a s#@t!
STOP it World!!! BRING BACK HUMANITY...
Think about that day when I witnessed all the sad behavior, how much better it could have gone...a "Hello", a "Sorry", a consoling touch from mother to child, a stocker and checkout lady saying, "How may I help you today?" A father putting down the whiskey and taking his girls to the park instead...choices people, choices.
If the RIO OLYMPICS aren't showing you humanity, I don't know what is. Every few years the world comes together for triumph, rivalries, joys, loses and tears. Teammates cheer each other on, stories of great accomplishments, diversity overcome and respect of nations reminds us all of humanity on Earth. Even bitter rivals like Phelps and le Clos hug after a much anticipated and an avenged swim final.
You all know what I'm talking about and I bet you witness this current lack of compassion, respect and humanity on a daily basis like I do. We cannot let this hatred and the minds of mean spirited people win. Let's slow down, lets love more, judge less, kept anger at bay, breathe and shower each other with kindness. I personally am not going to let people get by treating each other like this. If I can, I plan to call people on their sad behavior I witness and remind them of the kind heart they surely must have.
STOP it World!!! BRING BACK HUMANITY...
Think about that day when I witnessed all the sad behavior, how much better it could have gone...a "Hello", a "Sorry", a consoling touch from mother to child, a stocker and checkout lady saying, "How may I help you today?" A father putting down the whiskey and taking his girls to the park instead...choices people, choices.
If the RIO OLYMPICS aren't showing you humanity, I don't know what is. Every few years the world comes together for triumph, rivalries, joys, loses and tears. Teammates cheer each other on, stories of great accomplishments, diversity overcome and respect of nations reminds us all of humanity on Earth. Even bitter rivals like Phelps and le Clos hug after a much anticipated and an avenged swim final.
99.9999%
of us will never win a gold medal. Heck, the closest I'll ever get to a gold
medal is Gold Medal Flour, lol. However, each and every one of us really does
have the power to change the world no matter how hard life may be at
times. Every day people endure stressful jobs,
demanding relationships, and backbreaking responsibility. Every day people
battle life threatening disease, face uncertain futures, and struggle to
survive. Each moment of our lives, someone, somewhere, is in need of
kindness. If we could just change our thinking, shift our attitudes, heal the
hurts instead of ignorantly ignoring and making others feel less than they are.
What you do for others helps re-energize humanity. What you do for humanity re-energizes you.
Go slowly. Breathe, smile, listen and be present and NOT always on a device. Seek opportunities to make a difference, embrace the moments, and Lead by example and maybe together, we can bring this world back to loving greatness and hope for our future.
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