With the holidays that came and went, many people are now sighing with relief. The presents had been opened, travel suitcases had been unpacked, and folks who took time off from work are heading back to their work week daily grind.
We needed the yearend break to get away from the stress we call our jobs. People who work in sales or in positions that require recruitment of new clients for the company business certainly qualify for a breather from that madness. It all makes sense why those kinds of jobs have commissions or huge bonuses attached to the job descriptions. People in those kinds of work are frequently under a lot of pressure to perform and meet quota or the job on which their paycheck depends might be in jeopardy.
It’s a fact that generous salaries come at a high price. Work performance results need to meet high expectations. Just meeting requirements will hardly cut it for the company. I work with men who are generously compensated, but lately, I notice so much unhappiness on their demeanor. The commercial real estate industry where my employer belongs has been struggling for a few years now. We’re very fortunate to keep most of our tenants, but those who prematurely abandon the lease contracts they signed can cause some replacement challenges. No one can blame those tenants for defaulting on their contracts. Business has been really bad and before they can make the landlord happy, they have to make themselves happy first.
We know that there’s a domino effect when something isn’t doing well. A chain reaction is bound to happen. But there’s no sense rubbing the bad news on everyone’s face. It might feel like rubbing salt to the wound. We get it, but we can also use some bit of good news.
Mind over matter might be our saving grace at this time. If we all collectively send positive thoughts to the Universe every single day of the year, by the next holiday season we might have some really great news to celebrate. Our President might have fulfilled some of the promises he made during the election campaign. The people who run our country might cease their political kung fu fighting and accomplish more to alleviate the citizens’ sufferings. The economy might see a much-needed improvement. The housing market might present an upbeat (foreclosure-free) picture. The employment statistics might show a positive hiring report. The mom and pop retailers might have a reason to keep their businesses because people are spending again. In other words, industries everywhere will be good.
Great things can happen from little deeds. Our nation’s success not only depends on the great job our national leaders do, but on the collaborative efforts of the masses. Citizens are certainly tired and frustrated because everyone’s hurting right now. But if we all try to hold each other’s hand and walk the extra mile to make a difference, our communities will see an uplifted energy. Right now who won’t appreciate the view of a happy colorful balloon going up to the skies? Even a bumper sticker that screams, “SMILE! It’s not the end of the world” will bring home the positive message of hope.
Hope. That’s what we absolutely need at this time. We need to hope that gratifying news are coming our way… that the worst has already happened, not about to come… that we will all come out of this rough time better and wiser for the experience. If we keep the hallelujah mentality alive, we just might see a much-needed miracle take over.
I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see a miracle unfold anytime soon.
