The Bond

I hate it when my life and the lives of those I love are affected negatively by outside influences, influences we cannot control. Politicians are notorious for doing this. They make decisions that affect us, sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad but most of the time for there own benefit. The city of Brea has a Fire Chief that is making decisions to save his own skin but he doesn't realize that those same decisions affect the lives, well-being and even the safety of the Firefighters that have to work under them. It is selfish on his part to not see that his decisions and actions can and do have a negative affect on the lives and relationships of those that work around him.

Now I am truly an optimist but it is hard in times like this to see good in this situation. But if you look hard enough, it is there, way in the back. An Army drill sergeant purposely imposes and embodies adversity to create and strengthen the bond between soldiers. Adversity and strife have the ability to tear individuals down, but to more than one person, a couple, a crew, or a department, it strengthens a bond and can deepen relationships.

This is what happens when a Fire Chief, a Politician, a Drill Sergeant or a Captain create adversity, the bonds of friendship, of camaraderie, of relationships, while put to the test, are strengthened.