Is It Your Turn Yet?
January 2009
“How Not To Be A Cynic”
OK, I must admit, I am trying very, very hard not to succumb to becoming a negative, depressed cynic. Many events can tempt us - the bank and insurance crisis with golden parachutes and corrupt greed abounding, multi billion dollar Ponzi schemes, the brain dead auto industry, and overall politics. Why this all was allowed: Bipartisan blinders because of huge campaign contributions. I am also extremely frustrated by a State appointment in dentistry that is absolutely politically based and absolutely against the best wishes and benefit of the people of this state. So…let’s take a deep, deep breath and search hard for the positives in our lives.
First, it was an awesome sight to see the excited, peaceful transition of power in our country to a minority person from humble beginnings. This is what our Country is about and it brought pride to see how this shows we are still the most free country in the world that allows hard working people to seek out and achieve their dreams.
I say this as a proud American and not because I supported President Obama in the election, but I will support him in his attempt to upright us in these difficult times. Around our country, hard work and working together can overcome huge obstacles. A great example is our local YMCA that had problems, seemingly as large (on a smaller scale), as our national government, but 6 months later, people working together with a common focused vision have made a huge difference. If you haven’t visited your YMCA, I would strongly encourage you to check out the changes, the energy, and the vision for the future health of our region that it now expresses.
We, as a country, can overcome any hurdle that is put before us if we are willing to work together and put aside our differences. A cynic would give up, but we must continue to work to have our voices heard, even when seems like nobody is listening.
In this time of seeming desperation, let’s listen to the words of our President: Work harder, have our voices heard, and never, never give up!
Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
Article written by Dr. Daniel L. Steinke
