Gone with the wind

Depending on who wins your future could be gone with the wind. Your hope, peace, future all gone. Well, at least that is what you have been told these last few months and even years in some locations. But is it actually true? Is your complete hope of happiness and contentedness riding on an election? I would expect that it isn't. Oh, could one politician make your life easier or more difficult based on their choices, sure. But then our lives have always been influenced by the decisions others make. But does our complete hope of a future ride in their hands?

Regardless of who wins in the local or presidential race your life is very much in your hands. Your choices are very much in your hands. I have seen fare more people wreck their own lives through their own choices than those significantly hindered by the actions and decisions of politicians. But that is not the claim of those running for office. Regardless of who wins you still must make your own choices, yes those choices will be influenced by the rules in place, but again they always have been.

A wise plan executed well has a very great opportunity for success. A poor plan executed with a lackluster effort tends to fail regardless of the external circumstances. So someone telling you that your future completely depends on your voting for them is a bit of a stretch and perhaps a bit arrogant. The most they can do in the vast array of situations is create influence and close or open options surrounding your situation. Your choices remain yours.

I guess my point is when you recognize who won the race you are concerned about neither total despair nor total exhilaration is warranted. Simply adjust your expectations and the decisions you need to make and continue forward. Despots and great leaders have both been in control throughout history and we are still here. Your future is in your hands so use them well.

Gone with the wind or simply influenced with a contrary hand? Hope and yes pray for the best, but remember you are the greatest influence on your future.

Blessings