Wow, we’ve really taken quite a hit by the snow this winter . . . it feels as if it’s never going to stop. At least that’s what I imagine to be on the minds of the poor soles that have to plow. The radio station I listen to took a poll the other morning on the longest hours out on service. Some men called in claiming over 72 hours straight with no sleep. At first thought, that was alarming – to think that these guys are putting themselves and others at risk just to clear the roads for us. Then another thought hit me:
While we are all going about our day, do we ever stop long enough to realize the little services that help us get through the day? We run at such a fast pace, many of us paying NO attention – until that is - the services STOP. And boy, you can bet we’re the first to notice then . . . and probably yet, the first to complain.
Just like the company I work for, “Waste Management”, many come in and out of our life to merely CLEAN UP or MANAGE a mess so that we can CONTINUE in a manner we’re accustomed to. We go through our whole life having others CLEAR paths for us – some paths that have been filled by debris not of our own doing and some that have been filled by our own doings. Never once do we stop to take notice let alone ASSIT with the clearing. So again, it made me think, “What can WE DO to make the system work a little better for everyone?”
First, RECOGNIZE that we are but a mere PIECE of a much bigger puzzle and there are MANY who play a part in creating the ability to go about our day. Recognize the importance of the service – period. Without these men and women working all hours, in the freezing cold to clear these roads, we would not make it home let alone to work. Recognize that our need to be on the roads actually makes it HARDER for them to do their jobs and limit your travel time – besides, it’s just safer practices. Have patience as we follow – never too close and don’t try to pass as they have a heavy load to maneuver. If one pulls into the station next to you, buy them a cup of coffee and say thanks.
This recognition should not stop there – to the fireman, the medics, the police, the utility man and women, the garbage/recycle haulers and yes, your postal carriers. Our life is made so much easier by all they do and if I have failed to mention anyone, my apologies to you all. Our hats come off to you . . . have a warm day.
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Nice thoughts. I agree with you. We take things so forgranted in life. I'm a 'seeker of truth', too. But, I feel it's more important to ask the questions than to have to know all the answers. Also, by the way, thank you for your comments on my blog...both on the 30th anniv. one (condolences to you? if you need them but you sound like you're doing ok)...and on the 'validation' post. Take care!! Jan
Good point - it's obviously all about balance, without the questions one won't find the anwers and even when an answer is found, it could eventually change so more questions are always needed. Condolences? Not anymore ~ doing quite well, moving forward. Many thanks for stopping by.
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