Beliefs

So, what do you believe in? Interesting question. I've been hanging out a lot in trucker's forums lately, and boy, are they upset! Mostly over the cost of fuel - I can't blame them there. What I've noticed a lot of is an attitude of anger, mistrust (in the government, big oil, the media, you name it) and real bitterness. I realize it's their (our) livelihood we're talking about, but, man, have a little hope people! This "The world's against us" mentality is not going to make the situation better, in my view anyway. Activism is all well and good, and I've stated my support for the "cause" in my postings over there, but I honestly don't believe a shutdown, boycott or slowdown is going to do much good. The reason being is that not everyone can get on the same page, as they seem to have done in Europe. I don't know about over there, but here there are too many factions within the trucking industry. A shutdown means more business for the cheapshit carriers (I won't mention any names) who won't support a strike. What are we doing to help the victims of this flooding? Where's FEMA? People are asking for donations for the earthquake victims in China, but what about our own people?

I dunno, it just seems like it's every man for himself (sorry ladies). Instead of whining and bitching all the time, people should get off their arses and do something about it. Try other things. There is a freakin' WORLD of opportunity right in front of your faces (here, on the internet). You just have to open your eyes to the possibilities, that's all. Look, I'm not lashing out at any one group of truckers or people. I know the drivers that post on that forum all seem reasonably intelligent, and care about the crisis that's going on. It just seems there's a lot (too much) of negativity in the whole discussion.

I've been reading "The Secret" lately, and wow, are my eyes opened now. I've always believed that I would have abundance (wealth, etc.) in my life; I've just been too stubborn or negative to allow it to happen. Now, that is all going to change, and it can change for everybody, if they really want and expect it. My message here is one of hope. My life is about to change dramatically for the better, with or without the trucking industry, and I want that for all my fellow trucker brothers and sisters out there. It may sound corny, or hokey, but that's where I'm at right now, so deal with it. I wish all of you peace and prosperity, health and happiness in your lives, and most of all, love.


More soon,


Steve