The Universal Law

The law of gravity always works. What goes up, must come down. And as Blood Sweat & Tears said, "spinnin' wheel got to go 'round."

There is another law in the universe that also always works. Some call it karma, but I refer to it as the law of sowing and reaping. There is a wise ancient saying, "Whatever a man sows, he will also reap." Or put in modern day terms and heard from the mouth of your parents, "you made your bed, now you have to lie in it." These sayings are so true.

Sowing and reaping works no matter what the situation. Farmers know this law first hand. If you sow seeds, you will reap a harvest. In regards to the workplace, if you sow hard work, you will reap rewards. If you sow apathy, you will reap nothing. So the moral of the story...sow the right things. Sowing and reaping can work to your benefit or to your demise. The choice is up to you. If honesty is the best policy, sow honestly. Sowing lies will eventually catch up with you. If attitude determines your altitude, sow a good attitude. A good attitude not only gets noticed, it's contagious. A bad attitude is also contagious. The problem with a bad attitude (or negativity) is it spreads and eats away like a cancer. Negativity can overtake your soul, if it's not dealt with. Negativity should have no place in the workplace. I'm driving this particular point hard because I've been there. I'm telling you from experience, sow a good attitude.

Also, be careful of the toes you're stepping on. Remember, what goes around comes around. Try not to step on anyone's toes. Before you step on someone's toes, think about the outcome of your decision or actions. So many times we make decisions or act on impulse. If we can think through a situation for twenty-four hours (if it can wait that long of course,) it helps put our minds in the right perspective. Be nice to people on the way up, because you might be seeing those same people on the way down. Pride goes before a fall and grace is given to the humble. Don't sow pride, sow humility.

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