As we progress down our lives, it becomes easier to accept the faltering, the mis-steps, the unfulfilled dreams – more so when we strive to do it on our own.[i]  Even when we are abundantly sure, strong in a faith of the one true God, he that creates us.  Our first fledgling step away on our own, hardens our heart and we become unwilling to own up to our misdeeds, our mistakes and we need once more to become ‘worthy’ of grace, worthy even of kneeling, of walking at the foot of our savior. 

  It is one thing to accept the possibility of fulfilling one’s mortality; perchance to be hit by the proverbial bus.  It is quite another to have our expendability echoed through a daily reaffirmation; perchance to be thrown under the bus…  I am of the understanding that each of us knows that we are replaceable, and at times without notice, no reminder needed.  However, for a Director to casually mention and remind mid management that his people are expendable only confirms the lack of value the director places on them as well as the mid management.  Working from a fear of job loss, is a poor taskmaster.  Essentially this modus operandi reflects a failing in management – frightened workers will excel to the level of mere compliance, and that questionably so.  

[i] Thinking ONLY your own thoughts – gives you only your own answers – allow others in – expand your horizons.