Is History Worth Forgetting?

We have often heard the saying about how history should be remembered or we will be doomed to repeat it. The interesting thing about this phrase is that not all of history was bad, and so therefore some of it could do with a little repeating. History is of course subjective and people often worry that history really is written by the victors. In many cases this is true, but unless an entire civilization has been wiped out, people often wish to tell their side of the story and this is done by writing history down, perpetually. Now, when it comes to the good sides of history which bear repeating, there is often a misunderstanding about what is worth repeating.

In this age of technology, old traditions and handicrafts have been neglected in favor of efficiency and cold hard surfaces. There are many ways in which someone can bring some of this old history back into their lives. Antiques are considered worth preserving, but many people preserve them but don’t use them, thus negating their past usefulness. There must be function in all history which repeats itself. That is the primary goal. The secondary goal is to tie ourselves back to our original roots through historical perspective.

In the workplace, people often do not think of things in terms of “roots” for many businesses have a set lifetime, and few actually plan to be around for the next one hundred years. Also, now that the middle class in major economies has effective disappeared and companies have become more technologically oriented, a lifetime career is no longer that much of an option anymore.

Drug and alcohol testing help you gain perspective on what is happening with your employees. It gives you information about their history and what they are doing now, as far as substance abuse goes. History is not worth repeating in the case of drug abuse or alcoholism, but many addicts feel as if they don’t have a choice and continue their abusive behavior. Workplace drug testing can really give you the information you need to make smart choices for the sake of your company. Company assets are worth protecting and in this case, history is worth repeating. Maintain the integrity and the history of your own company. Call Mediscreen for drug screening solutions right now.

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