Many of us have been taught from early life a few rules to live by; do not discuss politics or religion plus other taboo topics. How sad is that, for a legacy to pass on.
The rule does not allow for healthy opinion sharing or different viewpoints, which are living, learning, growing, connecting or simply disagreeing toward further reflection.
Who is who in politics, why are we repeatedly shocked by unethical behavior of people in leadership?
To question is to plant hope seeds for tomorrow’s harvest.
In today’s society, one needs not look far to ask, ‘what is going on??
The good people have not disappeared; they are just being shadowed by the exposed drama.
When the answers are not out there, look within and keep your faith, your hope, your courage to keep on doing, caring, giving no matter how hopeless situations appear.
This is a time of reflection for me and in doing so, I checked with the encyclopedia for more insight.
This is what the encyclopedia says on politics:
‘Politics is the process by which groups of people make decisions. The term is generally applied to behavior within civil governments, but politics has been observed in all human group interactions, including corporate, academic, and religious institutions.?
Politics consist of ‘social relations involving authority or power?
This affirms my belief; what we see is not what we often get. Some folks who are in political arenas may not even realize the honor and servitude the position holds.
Others have the morals, the conviction to make a difference and commitment to be individuals representing the needs of most.
Has anyone asked what is it to be political? If topics as politics and religion are not discussed openly, the drama will persevere.
I can remember in childhood hearing the word in Italian ‘politica? which means outgoing, friendly, humanitarian, helpful, engaging and social oriented. This breeding ground inspires some to pursue servitude in government sectors and other forms of service. It is an inborn characteristic present in moment-to-moment life.
Much like husbands and wives serve one-another, children are served and in turn learn to serve. This is known as family inter- action the first order of corporate training.
From this beginning, come extended family, relatives, and community onto worldly servitude. If this process has been forgotten by some, let’s consider that, education is not a curse. Education is a link to preserve human worth.
My father served in the Italian Army during WWII. After the war, he entered the political circle. He was instrumental in restoring roads, power and other necessities to help rebuild life after wartime destruction. He was one human being who made a difference. He left a legacy to be continued by his family.
Who are politicians, are they naturally born and bred to serve, or power driven?
Each of us can make a difference for betterment of mankind and ourselves, let this be the majority rule.
Choice and consequences, respect and responsibility; are partners in building a better world.