For those of us who abide by ethics and a sense of fair play, the times we live in can be very challenging, indeed. From government lies to corporate shenanigans, it seems that no matter where you turn, the unscrupulous proof is in the pudding: honesty, fairness, and morality have gone the way of the dinosaur - at least for now.We are certainly ready for the pendulum to swing the other way, back to genuine values of a civilized society: telling the truth, treating individuals with respect, and honoring people from different cultures and walks of life. There's something else that we will want to renew our focus on as well: thinking for ourselves instead of taking as gospel the words of the media, pundits, or other "experts" who might owe allegiance to a corporation or government agency instead of to the public. As long as I am compiling my wish list, I might as well add this last one: that companies and corporations respect their employees enough to treat them decently and pay them a living wage.
If you are unemployed or working at a salary far beneath your skills right now, don't despair. Although it seems that things may never change, hold on to an optimistic attitude even while you may be toiling at a job you don't enjoy or seeking work that can feed your family.
The pendulum will eventually swing from our society's "wrong is right," "up is down" attitude. It's only a matter of time. What you do during this gloomy period right now will be important for your future, so remain cheerful and optimistic. Continue to be a role model for others as you go through each day, no matter how difficult your days might be.
Change is in the air. One day soon, you'll see that pendulum start to swing, and you'll know the time has come when your positive attitude will have made all the difference in the world.
© Kathy Sanborn
Life Channels Staff Writer
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