Passion

Last night I watched our DVR'd American Idol: Idol Gives Back Episode from Wednesday night. I have to say, it surprisingly (well, maybe not) was WAY impressive.

But more than that, it made me start thinking about how I can make a difference. How can I? My current job just drains me and all I feel about is that instead of helping, I just make people VERY mad. I want a job where people don't yell at me. I don't care if I get recognition... but no more yelling at me because of some new policy, please. Also, I would like to wake up and be EXCITED and PASSIONATE about what I do. That is certainly not true here. So, how does this desire of mine fit into Idol Gives Back?

Well, I am administratively gifted (or so I think those are my strengths), so why not try to pursue a job in non-profits and charities? Ok, ok, so it is actually quite a competitive field, but I really feel like this may be what is for me. I am excited to actually go home and write my cover letters and redirect my resume to reflect my fit for these jobs.

So, I am just praying that God will put me in a job in a non-profit, because I think it is something I would enjoy.

When I told someone at work today, they asked me a very good questions. One of them was, What kind of non-profit? And while I am not 100% sure... something that benefits and helps kids in some way. I also think one that not only offers food for the hungry, but also meets education needs, etc. We can give them food and other necessities, but we should also equip them with skills and other such things. As for whether it benefits those here in the USA or internationally, I am indifferent. There is need everywhere, and I just want to put my skills, knowledge, and experience to use for good.

There you have it. My new plan... one that I am really serious about. But still, sometimes I have a way of being lazy. Will someone please ask me how it is going so that I will really be proactive? Thanks... sometimes, as I like to say, I get paralyzed by the unknown and by fear. This is one time where that could easily happen.