MISPLACED

Out of our element we decay.

Good people rot in the wrong job. Potential is poisoned and relationships are ruined all because of being misplaced. Much of the discord that destroys workplace harmony occurs because the right person is doing the wrong job. They may have the ability but not the passion, so friction follows. Misplaced, all of us are misfits. Moreover if we aren't careful we'll create a philosophy to justify our passivity. Then we shirk our responsibility and shift it to God. He and our coworkers become the conspirators impeding our progress.

Even so, it's up to us not others to evolve. God of course does contribute, but not as we imagine. His role is that of teacher, revealing to us our assets. He also exposes the folly of following blindly. Then He challenges us to channel our energies accordingly. Unfortunately, however, many people are simply too passive. They compromise and complain, wondering when God will intervene. But they fail to realize that intervention begins when we commit to our dreams. Until then, we will repeat the same lessons and forfeit the marvelous life awaiting us. Sadly, passive people are the worst people in the workplace. (9/5/00)