Over my short life, I have done a lot worrying, and a lot of complaining. The thing is, it makes us feel like we have more control of our destiny, our future. Or does it? I have had times where I lay in bed, worried beyond belief about making ends meet, figuring life out, or dealing with drama. However, I have found that the worrying makes it worse and the complaining decreases my belief in myself to get the job done, to figure out a proper solution, to make things work when all seems impossible.
It's been over a few months with our new president in office and everywhere there are complaints about what he's doing wrong. You find it on twitter, facebook, gmail, the newspapers, television, internet and even in live conversation (how technologically inadvanced).
What I have learned about complaining and whining is that it doesn't do a lot of good. Whether or not your voted for our present leader, or the previous leader, it doesn't matter. Democrats need to stop blaming Republicans for the economic mess we are ALL in. And Republicans need to stop criticizing Democrats for what they're doing now. Doesn't matter whose policy it was that got us into trouble now, we're in trouble and we better start fixing the problem instead of dwelling on whose fault it is. Because hindsight is 20/20 and it's a lot easier to point out all the mistakes of the past than to accurately predict the future.
With that being said I think that there is a lot of pressure on Obama to fix everything in our country that is wrong. I don't think that's a fair position to put anyone under, if we're not willing to put forth our best effort as well. I think that we as individuals have to realize that the power of one is far greater than that of twenty government officials. Not because we have a budget that can contend with theirs, or there is necessarily a difference in intelligence, motivation, etc. But because we as individuals have an opportunity that most government workers do not. This is not our job. We are not constrained by rules and regulations. We are governed by the law, but there is not bureaucratic red tape to have to deal with. We can find things we are passionate about and donate our time to make our world, our country better.
I personally think that many individuals want to know what they can expect President Obama to give to them. But I remind you of what another young, great president once stated "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
And if that's not motivation enough to get off your rear end and start putting your energy into something that you are passionate about, then maybe this will. What probably could get you off your rear is an incentive during these tough economic times many major corporations are encouraging their company to volunteer. Want a job at Best Buy, Target, Cargill, 3m, Medtronic? Well a majority of these companies around the cities are encouraging that their workers take portions of their day or evening and give back to the community. They do this because a lot of companies had to cut back on the amount of money they can donate. But time and energy are just as valuable of a resource in tough economic times. And the benefit for you? Well, first you can look at it as something to put on your resume. When times got tough you still wanted to make use of your time and give back to the community. You were not simply waiting for the economy to get better. You were paying it forward and helping the country get back on its feet. And if that's not enough, those previously mentioned companies and their managers are also volunteering. Meaning? Networking opportunities that can lead to job opportunities further down the road.
And if you're looking for more ideas check out Ashton Kutcher's project. Trying to get more people out there to serve America and help rebuild our country. http://bethechangeinc.org/servicenation/about_us/vision
I often think of the song "We Can" by LeAnn Rimes when I think of the economy and life in general in this post 9/11 world. You may write it off as tacky when you first read it, but if you take an extra second and listen to the message it's trying to convey, I think you will appreciate it.
But they can't stop us from believing
They will fill your head with doubt
But that won't stop us now
So let them say we can't do it
Put up a road block
We'll just run right through it.. Cause...
We can, do the impossible
We have the power in our hands
And we won't stop 'cause we've got
To make a difference in this life
With one voice, one heart, two hands, we can
They say the odds are stacked against us
But that can't hold us back, we will be relentless
There's a voice they're gonna hear
A voice so loud and clear
So let them say we can't do it, give us a mountain,
and we're gonna move it.. cause..
We can, do the impossible
We have the power in our hands, and we won't stop
Cause we've got to make a difference in this life
With one voice, one heart, Two hands, we can
We're gonna make a change today (make a change today)
Because we've got the faith it takes
To win this race, so let them say we can't do it
Put up a road block
And we'll just run right through it cause..
We can, do the impossible
We have the power in our hands and we won't stop
Cause we've got to make a difference in this life
With one voice, one heart Two hands,
I can (oh I can)
Do the impossible (do the impossible)
I have the power in my hands, and I won't stop
Cause I've got to make a difference in this life
With my one voice, one heart Two hands, we can
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