Bracing the Elements

"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." - The Post Man Creed via NY Postal Service

Do you ever find that how you feel about the weather is not how others feel about them? Do you over-prepare for changing conditions such as excessive cold, or extreme winds, or torrential downpours while others just walk out in whatever they have on and embrace it? 

Do you ever stop to think maybe it really isn't that bad and that you're over-exaggerating just a bit?

Sometimes people have differing opinions on what is appropriate attire for certain conditions. One reason for this may be because they grew up in a different region and experienced weather differently. They may be used to hotter temperatures and thus bundle up more when in a cold climate; or maybe they are used to the cold and the strong winds so when they go to a slightly different, sunnier region, they wear as little clothing as possible. This is a valid reason to have differing opinions on weather. Others feel as though circumstances like messing up their new hairdo is reason to fuss over the conditions. Or maybe they do not want to get their clothes wet. And yes, you are all entitled to your opinions and can feel however you want to feel, so for you, maybe those points are also valid.

But here is the thing people. You can get your hair done again (yes, I know that you probably paid a lot of money for it to be done but that is on you wasting your money that way). Your clothes can and will dry out. You know what isn't going to happen? Any jobs that you are supposed to be completed but aren't because you are letting the weather stop you! 

Countless professions must embrace the elements whether they are prepared for it or not. Mailmen. Police officers. Firefighters. Paramedics. Military personnel. Amazon drivers. Uber eats drivers. You expect these people to be as prepared as you in ever given moment? Weather conditions can change in an instant with the right series of events. So maybe the next time you complain about a sudden downpour, realize it isn't the end of the world and just keep doing what you are because there are more important things in this world.

Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.