Timing is everything

As the state of the union address approached, one writer decided to take matters into his own hands and tried to secure jobs for unemployed Americans. He stepped forward at a time when he needed to act. Winston Churchill put it this way-"To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when his is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents, what a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for that which would be his finest hour."

Now this writer's timing is great but unfortunately not impeccable. He posts his article just two days before President Obama gives his state of the union address. He does; however, create a very easy way for his audience to positively react to his article. He provides a link to a website which allows them to fax congress. He also adds a link to allow people to send a certain fax to congress which upholds the ideals which he puts forth in the article.

Next he writes about four main issues and how the President's address could directly affect all of them. He understands the importance of this speech, this one moment in time, and he wants others to not only understand it, but to also add their say. He then proceeds to present a well outlined argument on what President Obama should have talked about in regards to immigration. His timing allowed others to take their own stand at a critical moment.

In a world where timing is everything Kairos plays a key role in allowing us to identify when those crucial moments come into our lives. The author acted and the rest was then up to the audience.