Christmas is over but an incident happened at work the other day that compelled me to write these thoughts. The incident was petty and in the scheme of life not important. But it reminded me of Scrooge. He had to be ever powerful in his clerks life and threatened that if his clerk not always mindful, "he could lose his position". However, even Scrooge admitted to one of his visiting angels, that his first employer could make his life happy or unhappy. Yet, Scrooge forgot this lesson in kindness. ( I have a great love for the movie, Scrooge and its lessons, as well as the movie, "Its a Wonderful Live", both should be required watching for all people).
In today's world so often our employers have our lives in their hands or it seems so. We can't change our employers or their personalities. It is unfortunate that our employers don't understand really how easy it is to make our life happier at work, some don't care, some just don't get it, others really get pleasure in being superior to others.
But, if you take your "bad" day home with you, then you are giving them power over your whole life, not just your work day. Believe me, I know it is not easy. I have awakened in the middle of the night thinking about something that has happened at work. That is why I am sharing these thoughts. We can not let this "stuff roll down the hill" in our life, to our friends, our loved ones, to anyone. We have to be better!!!!!!!!!!!
I heard this little story which I will pass on to you. Two men were coming home from work, and one of the men ask the other to come home for dinner with his family. They both had had a really terrible day at work. He agreed gratefully. When they arrived home before they went into the house, the one man went over to a large tree by the door and patted the tree. The other man thought it strange but didn't say anything. The man of the house introduced his wife and children to his friend and all had a wonderful meal. They laughed and had a very pleasant evening. When the friend had to leave, he had to ask just what had happened. His friend knew just what he meant. He went on to tell his friend that a long time ago he used to bring home his troubles and made everyone feel miserable. Then one day he heard about the "trouble tree". "What", his friend ask? "I know you saw me pat that old Oak tree before we went into the house, well that is my "trouble tree". I hang all my troubles from the day on that old tree, to hold until the next day. You would be surprised but most of the time, I don't even think to pick them up in the morning. But my family is always happy to see me and we always have a good evening." His friend went away with new respect for this man and new thoughts for himself.
Again, I know this isn't easy and we do have to share things with our loved ones, that's what makes a family. But there is a time and place. And more important, our attitude toward our loved ones. They don't deserve our wrath from our "bad" day. So don't let "stuff roll down the hill", even to the family pet. Find your "trouble tree" and hang them on you tree. Those of you that are employers, be kind and human, and you might find you get much further and for more loyalty from your grateful employees.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH YOUR DREAM,
Until later, After Midnight, RM
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