Each of us benefits from clearly identifying the priorities
that steer our life. Focusing on what’s most important pays great dividends.
Then turning our focus to lesser priorities becomes easier and more productive.
Over time priorities change. It is natural. What was once
small may grow into an enormous barrier to progress; it then requires our
attention away from our previously arranged priorities. We do what is necessary for the
short term, then invest more resources into the big things that take more time.
Progress is needed on both long-term and short-term priorities.
I have written on national priorities before. Perhaps many
times. I think it needs repeating. What are the most important issues we should
be attending to today?
·
Safety of our nation in the global community:
military defense and diplomatic strengths
·
Well-being of our people: health (including
mental health), financial stability and adequate housing, nutrition and social
interaction
·
Access to life-long education appropriate to
ability and interest
·
Fair and just treatment in all matters: civil,
criminal justice, and social opportunity
·
Governance of, by and for the people as
guaranteed in the US Constitution
·
Economic opportunity
As I review the list I think the items are presented in
priority order. Each item is comprised of many items worthy of major work. The
first item recognizes our interdependency on other nations in maintaining
national safety and security. Included is the health and safety of the planet itself.
That is not a topic of self interest or control by any single nation.
Although we will be as happy or conflicted as we allow
ourselves, we have it pretty good in America. It could be better, and it could
be more accessible to all of our people. We have much work to do. We have many
resources to commit to each area. Above all else, we have the people power and
talents to do excellent work.
Best we start. Take nothing for granted.
February 15, 2019
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