We are all the hero of our own tale. We re-edit our past in glowing light and our currently fictional future we pen in gold ink.
I love history for the stories it tells, the characters it describes and the lessons it teaches. "History repeats itself" is a very old cliche. And like most cliches, it is very true.
Governments and major corporations have not learned from the tragic mistakes of history. They rationalize or ignore the past while pursuing future power and wealth. Then they spend years defending and justifying their often reckless decisions rather than repairing the harm that those decisions rendered. They obviously have a learning disorder...
So I address myself to you: the individual, un-incorporated reader.
"You have the right to choose happiness" is an old saw-horse oft-quoted by evangelists and motivational speakers. What should be quoted is: "When you make a life-choice, you risk happiness."
When government and big business makes mistakes, they may hurt the lives of thousands. When you and I make bad life-choices, we hurt those closest to us and mending that harm may take a very long time.
We live in a very busy time; we make decisions, often many, every day. Sometimes during this hail of options, often insidiously disguised, comes a critical choice. Sometimes a comfortable status quo cloaks an impending crisis which must be remedied. Often we will make minor mistakes, but when we botch the repair of them, we may create an even greater crisis. When you identify a critical choice, study what history is relevant and seek advice from those who have earned your trust. If you are embarrassed asking someone for advice, it is likely that you are considering a bad choice.
These snippets-these bites-are written for those who are closest to me. Hopefully they are educational and insightful.
Sometimes they are just and explanation and an apology...
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