You are important

Our culture has done a very foolish thing.

We have convinced ourselves and others that some people and some jobs are better than others.

We need people who do all sorts of jobs. Imagine the filth if garbage collectors disappeared, or people stopped sweeping floors, or cleaning bathrooms? Think of the beauty we would miss if folks quite cutting grass and planting flowers.

Believing that only the brain surgeons or money managers are truly important is a snobbish and misguided perception.

Imagine the things we would not have without everyone else. Almost every person in this world can do something and both they, and we, should understand how important that task is so they can be proud.

If you want someone to change your child's diaper, or your grandmothers; if you want someone to make your coffee, or salad; if you like coming into a clean office every day, or want your child's school up and functioning, you need the people who do these things.

They deserve a living wage, respect and an honored place in society.

In the best of all worlds, the finely tuned machine of our culture would encourage every single cog to be the best that it could. The brain surgeon needs a clean place to go home to, the peace of mind of knowing his family is well cared for, that he has transportation, places to obtain the products he needs, etc. The quality of  life depends on everyone.

Make sure everyone is well cared for and valued.