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For our country, for our planet, we are experiencing a transition that is impacting every resident. Some say, “It is the beginning of bigger, better things, for everyone.”
Some say it is “…the beginning of the end.” I say, let’s not read the eulogy, just yet. There are quite a few amazing spirits out here, who day by day, keep their doors open, keep their eyes open, and keep their spirits open. So, before we close-out the year, reflect upon the good times and the good things we have accomplished.
I have always been kind of melancholy during the Holidays. I like just sitting back, turning off all of the electronics, opening the windows and listening. I think back to my youth, and to all of the old friends and acquaintances I have known. I think of the ones who are no longer with us, and smile…recalling some great times and even greater dreams we shared. I think of the new people I met this year. And, of course, I think of my family, then and now.
During this personal discourse, I sometimes take mental notes. Which at my age, could be dangerous, so I also create a written back up. It’s no big deal.
I make promises to myself. One of them, is to see each person, as a person. I do not look at them as “whatever they do” or “whatever they own or manage.” I see them as who they really are, based upon things they have shared with me, away from the office. As different as we openly seem on the outside…Inside, where it really counts, we each seem to be much like the other. Regardless of age, sex, race, religion or lack of religious preference, we are all the same. We are still human. We want to be able to enjoy our lives, live in peace, and work toward the realization of our dreams. No BIG surprise there, right? After all…we are just humans, with dreams.
And, our dreams are not only for our selves. How can they be?
We have been programmed to see the things that need to be done. Those who are in my life, who care, have taught me to cease seeing things and begin seeing people who need our help, support, guidance, and attention. Whether family, or complete strangers, people need to know that other people care…that there are people willing to step up, and step in.
I know…we are all busy. We work too long, too hard, and for what seems to be…too little. And, for far too many, each year is getting more and more difficult to just survive.
This is my point. If we step out of our skin, and place ourselves on the corner, holding a sign, how would we see life?
If we stepped into the skin of a woman, whose husband left her with three children…who is working two jobs and attending Community College three evenings a week, what would be our dream?
Would we be willing to do as she must? And, through all of her trials, she is still thankful for what she has…thinking, ‘it could be worse’.
If you are reading this, of course, you have a computer. You have electricity. You have electricity. You…have…electricity.
Former United States President, George Bush put out a call to all, urging us to create a “Thousand Points of Light”. Fortunately, we heard him. Today, his thousand has become millions, and bless each one…but, there is need for many more.
I urge you…please, as you enjoy the holiday feasts, and the smiles on the faces of the ones you love so dearly…please…I urge you, while on your trip to the store, drop a bag of food into the donation box. Give the man on the corner, two bottles of water, and a couple dollars. If you can, invest just one evening a week or, a month and help someone to read. Give one day a month, help a senior citizen by driving them to the doctor’s office, and buy them lunch.
Whatever you do…do something for someone you do not know, before the year’s end. You know how difficult it is for you. How difficult do you believe it is for them? You see them every day. They see you too. They long for one, small opportunity. And, on that day…perhaps at that very moment, what you do, may change…no…what you do will change someone’s life.
May each of us, who work so hard…have the courage to offer a small part of what we have, to someone who will believe that what we do then, for them, is such a BIG part of their life.
There are TENS OF THOUSANDS of US...HERE, on MarketingProfs/KHE. I believe we can change the world, tomorrow...no, today.
My dear friends and colleagues, thank you, for all you are, and have been in my life, and in the lives of others.
Enjoy every moment you have with those you love.
May you each have a wonderful Holiday Season.
Randall
White Mountain Marketing
Houston (The REAL), Texas