…uncommon perspectives by Alyx Kaye
Every day, across America, there is a battle in the workplace that makes for a difficult and stressful atmosphere for many. It is an undeclared and largely ignored battle which comes complete with tactics, strategies, and propaganda. Power plays and drama are evident in the actions and attitudes of employees on one side, and employers … Read More “Workplace Battles” »
It is unmistakable that people worldwide are on the move and we are all witness to this, even if not all of us are moving. Rising levels of discontent, disillusion, and alarm have brought about a process of awakening that has provided the push for this movement. Evidence of this is clear no matter what … Read More “Trust is Lost and People are Moving” »
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a society of people who were considered strong and prosperous, not only among themselves but by other societies as well. They had their problems and faults just as others did, but they were a spirited, independent society and set a standard that was … Read More “Death of a Politically Correct Society” »
Election season is on us again here in America and we know what that means – lies, lies, and more lies. This is nothing out of the ordinary; the lies just get ramped up during this time, and it is the granddaddy spectacle of political life. The presidential election serves to highlight, more than any … Read More “Unmasking the Politicians” »
The established structure governing how our society functions and the methods, policies, and mindsets that defines it has proven to be incompetent and shortsighted. Processes and rules are devised according to how they look on paper and with public image and profits in mind, but which prove to be inadequate in practice. Those in control … Read More “On the Question of Competency” »
From the time we are born we are subjected to control by others in one form or another. There have always been and will always be controls in place, such as laws designed by societies to maintain a sense of stability and order. These are accepted by most to be normal and necessary. Yet control … Read More “Control as a Fundamental Motivation” »
When I first wrote this the crisis in Ukraine was very much in the forefront of the news and migration out of that area was occurring. Of course, it was happening in the Middle East and Africa too, but at that point the refugee migration was not in full swing. That is to say it … Read More “The Shelf-Life of Stability” »
I am sure that many besides me have pondered the adverse characteristics of society and the system that governs and influences our lives. The mentalities, practices, and flaws that are par for the course have contributed greatly to the problems we face. Situations and difficulties are repeatedly handled using the same ineffective means and ambiguous … Read More “Adverse Characteristics of Society” »
Everyone old enough to think for themselves has formed opinions. This is a normal part of our intellectual nature. In the online world opinions can be found in everything from Social Media and blogs, to op-ed articles and comment sections. It seems everyone has an opinion and the venues for stating them are there, but … Read More “A Seat at the Table” »
