Time Will Tell

What can I say...? This is my first ever blog and, as would be expected, there is a little queasiness in my stomach. Well, we all have to start somewhere and so here we go.

My pen name is Dignity. I chose this because what I want to talk about is integrity, justice and principles. These are things that don't seem to matter any more in today's society. Yes, that is a very broad statement and I am sure there are exceptions to this - maybe more than I would expect. However, this new blogger has been going through some tough times at his place of employment. Without going into too many details and revealing names, there were things going on that made me question the integrity of many around me.

Am I alone in this assessment? Probably not. There are a few that agree with me, the few that are bull-headed enough to actually say something. Did you ever notice that companies insist that you are empowered and that feedback is a good thing unless you happen to be pointing something out that they don't want you to reveal? The minute we speak up is the minute that we become troublemakers. We are told that we are negative and that we need to be re-educated. They immediately recommend some communication courses so that we can better assimilate to our environment. We need to then accept our punishment and remember to not question anything ever again. Welcome to the Hive!

It is so funny to think that I wanted to be the guy in the Monty Python movie, The Life of Brian. Remember the part where they are repeating the words, "We are all individuals!". I wanted to be the guy who said, "I'm not!" It is funny but as much as an individual that I actually am, and maybe even that we think that we are, we are truly not. We are not permitted that right to be an individual in the working world. They want you to say that "We are all individuals" but the minute you say "I'm not!", it is all over for you.

They tell us to think "out of the box". Isn't that a clever cliche? I am sure we have all heard it. It's wonderful to feel empowered, isn't it? The minute you think out of the box, it either becomes another person's idea or you are told that you are weird. Yes, I am daft. I have no clue why I came up with that idea. In fact, it is not my idea at all. It was your wonderful idea. How dare I even dream of thinking?!

So here I sit, typing my first blog. I am looking for shreds of dignity. I am seeking justice in an unjust world. I am searching for integrity and principles among a nation of people who may still have something to offer. Now, if only we can find some politicians who fit this bill as well!

So, I am asking you all out there to help me. Send me your examples. Give me positive examples of Dignity, Integrity, Principles and Justice. Can you find it in today's world? Do you believe and hope that it still exists? I know I do or I wouldn't be out here asking for it now.

Thank you for reading my first blog. Help me to keep it going. Give me hope!