Reflection is certainly something that I practice from time to time. I reflect on choices in my past as well as actions to try and help me to be a better person today and into the future. Like each of you reading this blog, I am not free of sin, but I do try to do the best I can by others whom I come in contact with, whether Family, friends or strangers.
As we continue our journey through life many of us change – I am sure I have both physically and personally but I can only hope that (at least) the latter is for the better. Only those who know me and the Good Lord above can tell, but I sincerely hope that is the case.
Many in life let success, fame or fortune change not only who they are but also how they treat others in their lives whether knowingly or unknowingly. At times it is fascinating to observe and I have been able to witness this in my time in the Military as well as in my Civilian life. I guess I should not use the word ‘fascinating’ to define this phenomenon- sometimes it is actually sad to see, especially when you once thought highly of a particular person due to their ‘down-to-earth’ mannerisms (as an example) but it nonetheless happens with many.
You see it in many who aspire to elected office regardless the level. In this case – many times it is a sense of a higher station or dare I say arrogance. You need only to see some of the antics that happen in our National Government – some of the mannerism in public hearings or media. I certainly cringe when a decorated General or Command Sergeant Major is being talked down to by a member of Congress (as an example).
One thing I hope I never find in myself is feeling like I am owed something in this life. I hope that I never look down upon another human being. I hope that I continue to treat others as I would like to be treated. I hope that I never feel that my place in this world is any more important than my fellow man. I hope that I remember that I get up each morning and put my pants on the same way as the most arrogant person in this world does.
In the end, we should always reflect upon our life from time to time and make adjustments as necessary. Sometimes the climb to the top is quick and easy – the question is, will anyone be there to catch you if you fall?
