This month I will be taking a break from the usual personal and professional development material to discuss a prevalent topic during these peculiar times. It has occurred to me based on what has been in the news, the radio, and the internet that there are a lot of things going on that have been rather stressful, aggravating, and just downright infuriating. From the #speakingout movement to the #blacklivesmatter movement that has been going on for some time, and even wearing a mask during the ongoing pandemic. One key factor that these events revolve around is the fact that there is a lack of respect in the world for our fellow man, woman, and children

There are people who disregard others lack of interest in their romantic advances to the point of where it causes others to resort to vile behavior and causing virtually irreparable harm to another physically, mentally or spiritually. There are those that work in law enforcement who disrespect minorities and treat them with unnecessary severity. There are those that say things that are uncouth about their political rivals and those who simply lack empathy for their fellow human. I Have discussed this topic in a presentation earlier this week and it rings clear. It is time that we as a people exercise more respect and empathy and learn a willingness to help those around us.

We need to recognize that if all status and recognition and money in the world were taken away at the end of the day, we all bleed the same blood. We are at a time where it is important to come together and work together. Let us learn to respect one another as well as ourselves in order to make life, especially in these times, a little more bearable. That is my two cents on the matter. let’s all do better and do our best for the future. Excelsior!