Morality
Last night I had the opportunity to sit in the company of great men and receive instruction. Their words have given me much to ponder.
My work week has been kind of rough, but the experiences only make the words of this evening past resonant with truth. Thus, I would like to talk about it a little today. I hope that each of you understand what morality is. I pray that your moral compasses are fine tuned and guiding you on a path that will return you to the presence of your Father.
A specific discussion that transpired in the work place, while I was enjoying my days off, was brought to my attention. I was asked to address it in the most appropriate manner. From first reports, it sounded to me like there had been some sort of confortation, that led to heat argument, that finally resulted in name calling that was vial and profane. Of course, this totally violates all company work rules.
When I returned to work, I started the investigation. I reviewed the recording where the actual claim took place. I then researched and reviewed the recorded conversation where the name calling took place. It was not what I expected. There was no confrontation. There was no argument. It appeared to be just a routine conversation and then BAM a string of profanity.
It was then my privilege to consult, review, and understand why this individual responded in the way they did. We spoke for almost 45 minutes. We did not listen to the recording in question, I just wanted to see if the individual remembered the conversation and could explain what transpired. The only thing I heard was denial of the conversation taking place, that it must have been someone else, that they never speak in that fashion, and embarrassment to the point of insult that I would think they did. We ended our conversation and I informed them I would investigate further. Maybe I was missing something.
In the end, there was no mistaking what was said, who said, and when, we just could not understand why. We met again the following day and reviewed the recordings together. After hearing their own voice, there was denial and disbelief. Maybe it was the medications they were taking. They never speak that way. They are disgusted by individuals who do speak that way, yet it happened and it was them doing it. I was concerned that this was not the only time it had ever happened. Maybe this was just the first time it had been brought to our attention. Again, embarrassment to the point of insult that I would made such an accusation or judgment.
I have reflected upon this event many times in the past few days. I keep repeating it over and over again in my mind. This is a moral issue.
Profanity
Respect
Honesty
Ownership
Accountability
Self Worth
Integrity
Reliability
Being the Best you can be at all time and in all places
Commitment to contract/agreed expectation- written, verbal, or inferred
These are just a few parts of morality, but moral none the less.
Do you look at your moral compass regularly? Do you understand it completely? If not, you need to learn, act, and share it.
My work week has been kind of rough, but the experiences only make the words of this evening past resonant with truth. Thus, I would like to talk about it a little today. I hope that each of you understand what morality is. I pray that your moral compasses are fine tuned and guiding you on a path that will return you to the presence of your Father.
A specific discussion that transpired in the work place, while I was enjoying my days off, was brought to my attention. I was asked to address it in the most appropriate manner. From first reports, it sounded to me like there had been some sort of confortation, that led to heat argument, that finally resulted in name calling that was vial and profane. Of course, this totally violates all company work rules.
When I returned to work, I started the investigation. I reviewed the recording where the actual claim took place. I then researched and reviewed the recorded conversation where the name calling took place. It was not what I expected. There was no confrontation. There was no argument. It appeared to be just a routine conversation and then BAM a string of profanity.
It was then my privilege to consult, review, and understand why this individual responded in the way they did. We spoke for almost 45 minutes. We did not listen to the recording in question, I just wanted to see if the individual remembered the conversation and could explain what transpired. The only thing I heard was denial of the conversation taking place, that it must have been someone else, that they never speak in that fashion, and embarrassment to the point of insult that I would think they did. We ended our conversation and I informed them I would investigate further. Maybe I was missing something.
In the end, there was no mistaking what was said, who said, and when, we just could not understand why. We met again the following day and reviewed the recordings together. After hearing their own voice, there was denial and disbelief. Maybe it was the medications they were taking. They never speak that way. They are disgusted by individuals who do speak that way, yet it happened and it was them doing it. I was concerned that this was not the only time it had ever happened. Maybe this was just the first time it had been brought to our attention. Again, embarrassment to the point of insult that I would made such an accusation or judgment.
I have reflected upon this event many times in the past few days. I keep repeating it over and over again in my mind. This is a moral issue.
Profanity
Respect
Honesty
Ownership
Accountability
Self Worth
Integrity
Reliability
Being the Best you can be at all time and in all places
Commitment to contract/agreed expectation- written, verbal, or inferred
These are just a few parts of morality, but moral none the less.
Do you look at your moral compass regularly? Do you understand it completely? If not, you need to learn, act, and share it.
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