Expectations

“Expectations”…We all have them, some more than others of course, and at different times in our lives, most often when either a crisis arises or a somewhat drastic change to our proverbial “comfort zone”. Let’s face it folks, we mere mortals, if we were all honest with ourselves, enjoy our comfort zones, ruts, and complacent way of lives.

But, it would seem as of late, once again we have witnessed others, some high-profile individuals, are not happy with ‘The Norm’; why, take Mr Conrad Black for example…He was very much hoping (along with his fainting prone spouse) to get BACK to somewhat of a comfort zone; away from prison and exile, from his perceived freedom and way of life. But as we saw, the presiding judge chose instead to impose even more jail time for his sentence.

Canada Postal employees also have been highlighted lately as well; some would say, they are striving for even MORE of a ‘comfort’ zone, but I am certainly not about to judge the inner workings of a zealous, if not inflexible, union leader’s thoughts and intents. Ironically, the government wishes to impose a compensation package, that is even less that what the Canada Post’s management officials were willing to offer.  

So, when does one draw the line at what to settle for, or what to continue to ‘fight’ for? It has been often quoted, that when good men remain silent, evil will flourish, but to what extent are we willing to remain in our comfort zones, when we DO see wrong-doings, immoral behaviours and/or ideologies shouting to be heard, and accepted as ‘normal’?  

Before some will accuse me of stepping up onto the proverbial soap box, just a thought to consider; just only a few short years ago, many things we see today as what more are calling ‘normal’, and seemingly ‘accepted’ by society as a whole, were then looked upon AS immoral, wrong, and, well, I’ll say it; sinful… 

Perhaps society’s very moral compass has either shifted, or a more ‘magnetic pull’ has been influencing it? How is YOUR ‘Moral Compass’ as of late?  

What are YOUR ‘Expectations’ for a future for your children, and grandchildren?  

Just…Thoughts…

"Only in Canada"? Really?

For those of you, that like myself, watched in disbelief and disappointment that the hoped for Vancouver Canucks lost to the Boston Bruins, were most likely not realizing of what mass destruction there would soon be on the streets outside after said game.

Yes, we Canadians wanted the Stanley Cup back on ‘home soil’, and a tip o the hat at least, for Vancouver taking the challenge to 7 games, but, the horrors that have been now seen replayed many a time, on the numerous TV and news channels, is almost surrealistic. This could not be happening in “OUR” country, could it? That is Vancouver we are seeing? Those are Canadians bent on endless carnage and destruction?

Sadly, yes, our so-called ’polite image’ as a country, yea, citizens we often portray to the world, was shattered deeply and painfully this past Wednesday night. To say this was something that sprung forth after the game because of the loss, and that it was simple pent up frustration because of said loss, would be naive thinking at best. Folks, this was plain and simple premeditated criminal acts, however carefully planned or not beforehand, but nonetheless, the core group of instigators were clearly out for pre-thought out destruction.

“Why?” is the question that has often been asked, and has even baffled many a member of the news media and their various commentators.

Well, the thing is, this kind of behaviour is becoming more apparent and more aggressive and happening much more often than even we sheltered Maritimers may care to admit. Violence is world-wide Folks; take a long hard look in any newspaper, TV news show, and especially the 24/7 internet news venues; Mankind is, excuse the expression, hell-bent on destruction by whatever means many men (and women) can accomplish.

From the west coast of Canada, to the continued strife in many Middle East countries, violence is seemingly the common denominator. When will it end? Well, the thing is, it will continue, and to an even greater scale than even being seen at present. Yes, even the Bible warns in various prophetic passages, that events like this and others will be ushering in the “End Times”.

I for one, will not be planning any Middle East trips anytime soon, nor will I plan to be in any cities where ANY final game of any sports series will be played; I kinda still value my safety these days, and too, not to sound like a plan for being a Hermit either anytime soon, but, sometimes, the safety of one’s home, is apparently better than out in the streets with large crowds…

Pray my Dear Friends…that someday it will not be US being drug out into the streets for whatever reason…

Just…Thoughts…

Busted?

And so once again, we have heard about yet another politician that has, PLEASE excuse the expression, ‘been caught with his pants down’…As we all no doubt watched the story unfold of how initially he denied the photos being sent by Twitter, to then various phases of admitting to it, and then to discover there was more than one female who received said pictures?

Honestly, are there no moral standards anymore as to what conduct our elected officials should be held accountable to? This one refuses (so far) to resign, even amongst a public outcry that he should. Smugness, arrogance, indifference, and certainly, careless disregard for marital fidelity seems to be more and more the common ground for politicians, entertainment stars, sports ‘heroes’, and others in the proverbial spotlight.

Is this an epidemic? Is it something new? Well, no…History is rife with various leaders and other note-worthy individuals trying to get away with, (Yes, I will say it) sin…However their mindset started with a plan, idea, concept, to then end up as the subject of public ridicule and debate, the fact still remains, “Hey, you’re busted!”
Yes, even so-called religious leaders over the years have also fallen prey to temptations of one sort or another, and strayed, fallen and have been defeated.

Interestingly enough, most who daily live ‘that lifestyle’, have convinced themselves, they are ‘ok’, and not doing anything wrong; funny enough though, when someone famous, especially a religious leader gets caught in something wrong, they are usually the first ones to point the finger and go “Ah HA! See! THEY are sinning!”…almost as though, they are trying to justify their own wrong-doings in their lives?

I am not saying any one of us should be perfect, but, maybe just suggesting that, as we have too often seen, the more you try to hide something, the more likely it will be discovered?

Just…Thoughts…