Occupy Goodness

I cannot believe that I haven't posted in two weeks! My apologies, although my nascent blog only has about three readers, including me.

Whether you want to see it or not, most of the current news cycle is focused on the Occupy Wall Street movement, which has spread throughout the US and into Europe and Israel.

Their mantra is about 1% controlling most of the power and wealth, and that they're part of the 99%. Heck, I'm part of the 99%, but I never condone violence or property damage. They vilify Wall Street and the banking industry.

I for one, despise greed, so I get that part. What I don't get is - what is the goal of their protest?

I think that many of those involved in the "Occupy" movement are seeking purpose. I also think that most of them have their hearts in the right place, but their actions are misaligned.

We need solutions and alternatives, not mad people hurting others and breaking stuff.

I've long espoused that TRUE affluence comes when someone acquires power or wealth as a result of enriching others. Steve Jobs comes to mind as a contemporary example of this.

Why do so many individuals believe that gaining financial wealth or power AT THE EXPENSE of others is success?

Maybe that's why people are protesting - they don't like how things are, but they don't know what else to do.

The economy is a mess. People (including me) are struggling. With that being said, it doesn't excuse us from staying focused on what is truly important.

The first place we can start is by re-defining what success is.

Also, shifting our focus away from what we lack, and towards what we have.

If you have friends and family that love you, relatively good health and a passion and purpose in life, your wealth exceeds many of those in the 1%.

As Dennis Miller used to say, " This is just my opinion. I could be wrong."

I could be right, though.

Blessings, Kirk