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col the rest of us are.In my state, masks are mandatory inside. We wear them at work, but what about outside of working hours? Are others as diligent then? One trip to your local Wal-Mart proves not.This isn’t just a rant about my health, this is about your actions. If you think what you do doesn’t affect another in some way, you’re wrong. You have a responsibility to those around you, and to their extended circle of influence as well.Ok, I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t like the mask, I don’t.If you think I’m pissed about this, then you’re right. When your right to do whatever the hell you want, infringes with my right to live you and I have a problem.For seven months, I’ve worked on-site throughout this pandemic. So how, no why does this happen now? Has everyone become complacent? We’ll just live with it, it’s the way it is.Not good enough.We can’t just accept good enough when we need excellence. And not just through the pandemic but strive for excellence in your life. Respect others and do the next right thing, is that too much to ask?Even if you do everything right, you’re still wrong. I won’t accept that. I’ve always been a positive person. That’s the only way I want to live my life. I still believe in the best in people and hope for a better future.It’s not enough to just hope though. If you’re doing everything right, then eventually you won’t be wrong. Consistently keep doing the right thing, it’s a process like everything in life. Eventually, you’ll get it right.I was angry at the person who came to work with who I had direct contact. Angry that my life was impacted by this when it’s so important that I do eve

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rything to avoid it. Angry that I had to pivot and work remotely.But two things happened.My symptoms were so slight, that I really didn’t expect to test positive, which I did. It’s inconceivable that I didn’t end up in the hospital, which is what all the social media would have me believe. I have an autoimmune disease which means I should have.But having an autoimmune disease means I must take care of my health. Me. It’s my responsibility to myself and my family. I follow a daily regimen of Vitamin D supplements, along with Iron and a multivitamin. In addition, I take my maintenance medications for my asthma. I also drink a green smoothie of kale and various frozen fruits with a protein powder.The preventative measures I follow to manage my autoimmune disease kept me from developing a serious case of COVID.I was in a virtual meeting five days later.The anger I had soon diminished as I saw how severe Covid affected another coworker. My mood softened and gave way to compassion. That could have been me. Should have been me.The TakeawayAfter almost three weeks, we’re back onsite. Things have changed. We’re continuing our virtual Gemba walk and it has some advantages. I can check on the status of an order immediately and make a quick decision. Before, I had to follow up after the meeting and go back to the floor to answer the question.Even if you do everything right, you’re still wrong isn’t the case. Bad things happen to good people.No one did this on purpose. Even if you do everything right, you’re at risk and it can go wrong. It doesn’t do any good to blame anyone. Just do what matters and keep everyone safe.</article></body>

Even If You Do Everything Right

You’re still Wrong

Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

Think about that, is that ok with you? You want everything you do to have meaning and value don’t you? Why even try if that’s not the case? You’ll just exist drifting hopelessly from day today.

Hope. Hope is the reason for you. You hope that you’re doing everything right in the midst of all that’s wrong. Hope that you can be your best person and inspire others.

Is hope enough?

“I hope no one saw me at that big party last week.”

“I hope I wasn’t exposed to the virus.”

I’ve heard you’re only six people away from knowing everyone in the world. It’s hard to comprehend that until you face COVID firsthand. Then it doesn’t seem so farfetched, does it?

Anyone with a chronic illness has to be more diligent than others to keep themselves safe.

You follow the protocol, and hand sanitizer is your friend. So it’s my fault that I’m quarantined and waiting for results. I don’t tell everyone I meet; “I’m high risk keep your distance.” In fact, very few people at work know.

Problem is, I’m not obligated to tell you my personal health condition to make sure you follow the protocol the rest of us are.

In my state, masks are mandatory inside. We wear them at work, but what about outside of working hours? Are others as diligent then? One trip to your local Wal-Mart proves not.

This isn’t just a rant about my health, this is about your actions. If you think what you do doesn’t affect another in some way, you’re wrong. You have a responsibility to those around you, and to their extended circle of influence as well.

Ok, I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t like the mask, I don’t.

If you think I’m pissed about this, then you’re right. When your right to do whatever the hell you want, infringes with my right to live you and I have a problem.

For seven months, I’ve worked on-site throughout this pandemic. So how, no why does this happen now? Has everyone become complacent? We’ll just live with it, it’s the way it is.

Not good enough.

We can’t just accept good enough when we need excellence. And not just through the pandemic but strive for excellence in your life. Respect others and do the next right thing, is that too much to ask?

Even if you do everything right, you’re still wrong. I won’t accept that. I’ve always been a positive person. That’s the only way I want to live my life. I still believe in the best in people and hope for a better future.

It’s not enough to just hope though. If you’re doing everything right, then eventually you won’t be wrong. Consistently keep doing the right thing, it’s a process like everything in life. Eventually, you’ll get it right.

I was angry at the person who came to work with who I had direct contact. Angry that my life was impacted by this when it’s so important that I do everything to avoid it. Angry that I had to pivot and work remotely.

But two things happened.

My symptoms were so slight, that I really didn’t expect to test positive, which I did. It’s inconceivable that I didn’t end up in the hospital, which is what all the social media would have me believe. I have an autoimmune disease which means I should have.

But having an autoimmune disease means I must take care of my health. Me. It’s my responsibility to myself and my family. I follow a daily regimen of Vitamin D supplements, along with Iron and a multivitamin. In addition, I take my maintenance medications for my asthma. I also drink a green smoothie of kale and various frozen fruits with a protein powder.

The preventative measures I follow to manage my autoimmune disease kept me from developing a serious case of COVID.

I was in a virtual meeting five days later.

The anger I had soon diminished as I saw how severe Covid affected another coworker. My mood softened and gave way to compassion. That could have been me. Should have been me.

The Takeaway

After almost three weeks, we’re back onsite. Things have changed. We’re continuing our virtual Gemba walk and it has some advantages. I can check on the status of an order immediately and make a quick decision. Before, I had to follow up after the meeting and go back to the floor to answer the question.

Even if you do everything right, you’re still wrong isn’t the case. Bad things happen to good people.

No one did this on purpose. Even if you do everything right, you’re at risk and it can go wrong. It doesn’t do any good to blame anyone. Just do what matters and keep everyone safe.