So, it appears that BP may have finally plugged in that oil well that has been plaguing the Gulf area for so long. I was beginning to wonder if BP simply thought that they could just ignore the situation in the Gulf, as if it were going to disappear on its own. Well, after months of drama, it may be possible that this crisis is beginning to slowly creep to an end. There is much to still deal with afterwards, even if this attempt at plugging the well is successful. But, I am curious. Did BP lose interest in what was going on across the Atlantic? The company has made so many missteps and errors.
Even now, there appear to be many residents and business owners that are complaining about BP not following through on its promise to financially cover the losses of those who have suffered, as a result of this horrendous spill. I find that unfortunate, being that the executives of BP gave their word that they would follow through. Is it that their word is worth no more than that---just a bunch of words? It seems to be so. I have been reflecting upon the concept of that notion, "Your word is your bond." And, it seems that I have also faltered in that area. I gave my word to see this blog through as an intended process to facilitate personal growth and I have failed.
For the last couple of weeks or so, I must admit to myself and anyone that may be reading this that I have been distracted by many personal matters, which I have had to deal with as of late, and neglected to keep this promise to myself. As I witness what is going on in the Gulf, via news reports and the personal statements of those who reside in that region, I have come to realize that it is the empty words of the BP executives that are destroying the Gulf residents' optimism. So, is it not possible that if the empty words stated by others could affect many in such a way, could it not be possible that the empty words or lack of action by one's self could be even more detrimental to that same person?
By my not following through with my word of seeing this personal project through (though that was never my intention), is it not possible that I could also be hurting myself more than any other person potentially could? I am on this journey to improve myself and I have noticed that I have allowed myself to become bogged down with other issues, keeping me sidetracked from achieving the goal that I had set for myself. It is human nature to be overwhelmed at some points in life, but it is important that I learn not to let any one thing or person overtake my pursuit of the goals that would could set me on a clear path to success. That is what this BP situation has taught me, in a somewhat indirect way.
Maybe, in the future, I will be able to look at other situations, that I am confronted with either directly or indirectly, and gleam some method of understanding that will be applicable to my own life? At least, I hope so because I am tired of burning my hand on the stove, just to find out that it was really hot in the end. And, maybe BP is, too. We can only hope. :)
