Harsh Reality

Yesterday, my car was broken into. I was at work as a field rep for the company that employs me, in the capacity as a retail sales advisor to the stores customers. I had went to my car to enjoy a well deserved break when I found that my car had been, and subsequently I feel that I myself, had been violated. When I called the police, they arrived promptly and assured that they would do everything within their power to solve the “who done it” and retrieve my possessions; however I feel now that it may be a lost cause. I am very happy that my employer understands my dilemma and will allow me to take the next few days off to enjoy what I can of the holiday season, and a “Merry Christmas to me”, for what it is worth.  

But the biggest shock to me was the retail store I was helping, on a Sunday, when I should have been home with my family, had no consideration or concern, I found that one of their own employees car was stolen from the same parking lot that very morning and there have been multiple thefts, and they saw no reason to be concerned or even hire additional security, or any security for that matter. 

I voice this outrage because the retail store and their views are becoming less and less uncommon, most stores and businesses no longer view their clients or employees for that mater as assets, but just bothersome people they have to deal with to get the almighty dollar. What kind of society have we become when we cannot be or feel safe going to work , shop, or going anywhere we want, for that matter, is not “a concern” of the places we frequent. On the other side, why do some feel the need to disrupt lives this time of year, when “brotherly love” is touted everywhere, crime increases, it just does not make sense. 

I have done some talking with people about this and found that this issue is becoming more and more prevalent, that more people are becoming discouraged with humanity in all is idolatry, and the police are becoming overwhelmed, it is just getting to be too much. I can replace the material possessions, but the faith in mankind is now lost, the trust and feelings of connection are gone. 

This holiday season, remember that it is not the shopping or the material possessions are important, but the compassion, I would encourage you to look at your fellow man when he is down and be thankful you have what you do, because at any moment it could be gone. Take a moment to come to terms with the fact that the days of brotherly love may well be gone, but the idea that we can be one in spirit still may be. We need to be reliant on ourselves, and the ones we love, and expect nothing from anyone who would greet you with “May I help you” and then “Sorry, we are not responsible”, because this is the reason we are experiencing all the ills we are, nobody is willing to be responsible, but everyone has their hands out.