What does the phrase mean? According to Ask.com "This expression almost certainly originated in the armed forces as a response to roll call...to offer assurance that no person or thing is missing."
Maybe it's the work-at-home; instant messaging; conference call; tweet and email world we live in that has made it too easy to "dial in" our participation; sometimes in our own life.
Are you like me? Do you find yourself running forward with the Headline News sound bite of life rather than learning the real story? It is easier to pick a label and be done with it than search your thoughts and beliefs and develop your own opinion. It requires time and effort to consider what you believe and why you believe it. When we allow ourselves to be labeled we forfeit our voice. This type of proxy decision making fosters an "all of us" against "all of them" environment. Taking your own decision and knowing why you believe what you believe generates confidence, conviction and a sense of personal accountability for your action.
The world needs you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made - you have a purpose and a mission designed by God. Are you "Present and Accounted for" or have you been like me and dialing in a few things?
Be yourself and do your best every chance you get!
This blog was started when I thought I should be a writer. I no longer think that so this blog is just my little page of thoughts, photos, and the occasional painting.
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