I can tell that most all of you fellows have been down this road before, or, are going down it now .. And here's a little of what I've learned ...
1) Pitsword has it exactly right! We're free! All the time, every minute! This is a great country, we don't ever have to lie down for anyone.. doesn't mean it's safe or easy, or that we'll succeed, or fail... but we are on the same starting line as everyone else.. you never lose til you quit!
2) Rat bastards will get you every time.. as you won't compromise your values or ethics, and they'll change like the wind, they'll ride, posse up, hang or beat people down till they win... simple as that, and generally, where there is big money... The Big Rat bastards aren't too far away...
3) Ethics, values, and Principles are expensive, meaning the loss of items, privilages, and monies you have to forgo, to do the right thing... This is an ongoing challenge we battle every day, even within ourselves... My first thoughts every day are "Don't be a hypocrite!" and that is followed by "Live your religion every day!" Meaning, try to help someone, try to enable a family member, fellow worker or friend... That gets me through...
4) People are just ..people.. most are disillusioned, confused and scared, and have little, if any, in life experiences to draw from. So, they succumb to human nature, and try to claw they're way to the top. Most, are guys who really know better, but when the opportunity permits, stab people in the back anyway. It seems to be irresistable... they tell lies, and spin the facts, hurting the only guys who ever helped them. Well, stepping on someone doesn't make you taller...and, what most don't realize, is that the center of the "**** heap" ain't much different from the edge, only things that matters is, keep one eye look'en up, and pray that the wind don't blow! In other words, in the corporate world "Your turns coming!" Bout as simple as it gets... Like I said earlier! I'm Free!!! ...
Thanks to all you guys for your support and faith, (and listening to my ramblings
)This is actually pretty exciting... Right now, cleaning and orginizing will be the first step on, hopefully, a fun and rewarding journey.. Thanks again and best to all... til...lat'r...GT
