26\11\2018
In an uncertain UK with all the Brexit negotiations, opinions and speculations… if I had some advice in what we should be thinking…. it would go something like this today…. At this time of year many families with children enjoy a family and festive time together while others spend a lonely Christmas or yet another lonely Christmas on their own sadly so many do. Equally there are many who have lost a loved one this year they think about that someone whom they have lost that was an influence in your lives and they are sorely and deeply missed. Each and every person in this world is important and you have a purpose no matter your social background, religion or beliefs, it does not matter how much money you have what car you drive how big your house, I would like everyone to be at peace this Christmas but sadly life isn’t always like that as we are seeing.
However I would ask of you all just take a couple minutes out of your busy days and go stand in front of a mirror and close your eyes. For that few seconds think of where Britain is today and recall all the wonderful achievements that we have made in today’s world. The medicines that we have invented Hospitals where we care for the sick people broken in body and mind. The incredible surgeons who do work to save so many. Think about the Drs and nurses in hospitals working in constant stressful roles, the Police, Fire services, RNLI, first responders all these incredible people keep going against overwhelming odds. The Infrastructure that we have built up to manufacture items that our forefathers could only have dreamt of, our transport and Telecommunication systems for example the Channel Tunnel huge developments. In UK we mainly live in warm homes and take for granted so much the welfare system, simple things like having a daily bath or shower spare a thought many in the country do not have this. I appreciate that while some people in UK go hungry they will have regular food at some point in their bodies – Unlike other adults and little children somewhere in the world who suffer in war zones and circumstances so awful you cannot imagine. Then think about all those men and women who gave their lives so we can have the freedom that so many readily take for granted today. Think about the sacrifices in days gone by and those still making those sacrifices. Remember those who fought in the First World War and on the many battlefields of the Second World War, the Royal Airforce and Navy. Many of these brave members of military knew deep down that their chances of returning back alive to their families in the UK were very slim but for us today they fought against dictatorship and gave so much. Now open your eyes and look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself what is it that you could do for this Country and for others without being rewarded for it. Emotive question I know as in today’s society not everyone thinks like that. So what can you do? It really doesn’t have to be anything big. Those who follow me on here and talk to me know my passion for respect and doing what’s right. In your life the world around, you could try harder and be a little more polite, maybe a little more helpful, a little more tolerant at home at work or on the road these things are simple acts but go a huge way to stopping anger. To give without receiving should be a privilege you enjoy. Never lose sight of the fact freedom that we have and continue to be given, was fought for by others who gave and still give so much.
So all I ask is that you think about what you can give as well as what you can get, giving something is not giving all you have. As you walk away from the mirror please think about taking responsibility for the ramifications that occur because of your actions or what you have done. Stop blaming others for things that you are responsible or partly responsible for hard yes but again brings peace. The strong should help the weak and the wealthy should support the less fortunate. Finally let’s get back that lost respect that great British community spirit and respect for law and order. Do not accept any person no matter what the circumstances assaulting 999 family this is not part of their job. If you see this happening support those people because we owe them so much. Defend those who defend us all it matters truly.
Respect for others as well as yourself matters history shows this great country you live in was built on respect and understanding. Caring for others giving more than we take back. Trust me when I say the feeling of helping someone and expecting nothing in return is the best feeling in the world. As we move into that season of goodwill when most will enjoy wonderful days at home with families spare a moment to think not everyone will be able to do this. Our emergency services Police, Fire, Ambo, our Military, our Carers, Drs, Nurses, first responders, the list is endless but all these wonderful people are part of this great country we should never forget. See any of them say hello, buy them a coffee or food show how much you care it matters to them and will make a huge difference.
We are a great country, we are great people some lose direction, some take a wrong path in life often for the saddest of reasons. But we all have an opportunity to be good take it.
JG