Have you pulled any weeds lately? Chances are that if you have, they're the same ones as last year. It's not easy to get to the root of the problem, is it?
Many people would urge you to battle the problem with harsh chemicals, but that type of solution only grounds the roots deeper. So, what can you do?
If it were me, I would dig deeper. Otherwise, the weeds will never go away.
I can hear all the complaints already. It takes too long. I don't have time. The landscaper should have taken care of this...
Sound familiar?
America has become a nation of complainers, and we've all hopped on board for the ride. The only game we seem to play anymore is the blame game. Please, take us back to shore!
If only it were that simple. You see, by playing the blame game, we are even worse than the weeds. We are the root of the problem.
We can point all the fingers we like, but the fact is that we're the ones who allowed the weeds to overtake us in the first place.
They're not in any one spot, as some would have us believe. They've spread out all over the place.
We let them. We allowed this to happen.
There's only one way out of this situation, and that's to dig deeper. Here's how:
- Take action. Support causes you believe in, with your pocketbook and/or your voice.
- Make informed spending choices, and refuse to support individuals who may not have your best interests at heart. Every dollar counts.
- Don't be sold by commercials and advertisements. Think about how and why certain companies are spending so much on advertising in the first place. The better ones choose to spend their money on research, not self-promotion.
- Ask more questions. Don't assume other people will. Stick your neck out for the common good.
- Always trust your instincts. They'll guide you more than any "expert" ever will.
- Take responsibility for your own learning. Take advantage of the many resources available, especially those at the public library. The more you read, the more deeply you'll be able to dig.
It's been a long winter, but spring is coming. It's time to get rid of the weeds.
Let's root for the flowers instead.
