Awareness...

I often think that I am very aware of what is going on around me. Many times, I seem to be 'acutely' aware! Which often scares me, not for or in the situation itself, but, why no one else can see or comprehend what is going on! My voice is often a lone voice, pointing out circumstances that to me are obvious, yet unfortunately to others, are somewhat hidden!

Luckily, when I do find myself in these situations, most will take pause and listen. I think that it is because I very rarely speak out/up, unless of course, something very seriously is about to go wrong! Then I don't hesitate one bit!

I am well respected in my profession and in my current employment. I do not abuse this respect, as I said before, I speak up only when needed. I choose to educate and inform before I stomp my feet. If my inquiries don't get people to think and realize the actual circumstances of the situation... I will say "Stop!"

So, that got me thinking this evening about other things that I am aware of!

How much do I see, how much am I aware of, how much do I know, that others are not aware of? How many things am I 'acutely' aware of, that others are not?

I am not going to stomp my feet here... but, I will let others know when there is something wrong!

So I am aware of some basic, fundamental things, that are wrong. Am I acutely aware of them, and no one else can see them? It seems that according to the news (depending on which news you watch) 42 to 48% of Americans know about them. So where are these Americans? Why are they afraid to speak up, why am I not hearing their voices?

I'll get off my political soapbox now. I'm sorry if you expected something else! But I will reserve my right to say, "I told you so!"