CAN YOU BE A CYNICAL PERSON?

A cynic from the Ancient Greek and from Socrates- people who wanted to live in virtue. They did not want to be around a person motivated purely by self interest rather than for honourable or unselfish reasons. From the Latin  cynicus, cynical thinking sure exists in modern times. Usually a positive person with positive thinking, I found myself having a discussion and saying I did not want to present as cynical about a case. It was an unusual word for me to use. One becomes hardened. Having only negative opinions about other people and about the things people do. We all get "burned" by the actions of others occasionally. So can feel a lack of trust. There are others around us that can be very self centered and it is annoying. I do try to see the good in others but am aware that people will protect themselves and what is theirs. Human nature! To be cynical is not a good way to live. When feeling stressed, it is normal to have more negative thoughts and feelings. Is it self protecting? Probably. Are there people trying to scam the system? You bet! We see it in Health Care. People who think the hospital should do more than their mandate- acute care!! Seeing the abuse on the roads or demanding people in a store or whatever presents can bring negative reactions. But there are more good people and people with manners so pushing those cynical thoughts away and returning to a neutral ground helps the blood pressure. We can all have cynical moments on a scale of 1 to 10. Let's hope they stay at the lower end. So can you be a cynical person?

PREPARE EVACUATE RECOVER

These were the words stated over and over due to Hurricane Irene. How many lives were saved? No one will really know. The cynics say too much hype when it became a Tropical Storm- that caused billions of damage, anyway. I like to be as prepared as I can. I need to review all my emergency items like batteries, working flashlights, bottled water in the house. I even asked one of daughters about a safety plan of where we would meet if we all had to evacuate.  Even though I live in an Urban area, a few days without hydro or a flushable toilet would be uncomfortable. All our hearts, prayers and thoughts go to those affected by not only this natural disaster but the last few months that started with Spring floods to Summer storms and all that the weekend brought to the Eastern Seaboard. We will wait to see what the Fall and Winter will bring. No wonder we talk about the weather so much- it really does affect our lives no matter what technology exists!  Are you doing okay today? Were you affected by the weekend storm? Don't give up hope, you will recover!