Use your voice for good!
Sometimes you have to look back to understand where you are today.
I was just checking Facebook this morning. (I’ve really managed to stop my social media addiction and only check there once a day.) I noticed someone who meant a lot to me in the past say they were changing jobs. This sent my mind into thinking of the past.
What’s the past meant to me?
There are a lot of things that I’ve gone through, a lot of people who were put in my life “just for a season,” and many opportunities that I’ve appreciated. These things have all formed me by leaving footprints behind even though I’m no longer in touch with any of them (including this friend).
The weird thing is that I tend to have these things happen before experiencing their true meaning in my life. For instance, I was very involved in working with the homeless from 2018 - 2020 then became homeless myself over this past summer. It’s like I learn about something then experience it. This has happened numerous times throughout my life.
Where do I see myself going?
So as I read different things I can’t help but think about what they mean for me. How will I be impacted? Or maybe I already have been…
This is weird to me to think about because honestly it usually happens the other way. Now that I look around I see what the impact on me has been…
I’ve changed causes from homelessness to domestic violence. While this is something that’s much more impactful to me it also embraces homelessness.
Why work for such causes?
Although my life is busy and meaningful I want it to also be impactful. This is why I’ve always done volunteer work for causes that are important to me. Additionally, I’ve always desired to lead a meaningful, impactful life.
When I stop to think about it I do wonder why this is important to me. Deep down it’s because I know that even 1 voice can make a difference and so my small voice can (and hopefully will) save someone from being abused.
How do I get motivated to continue on with this journey?
I love to look at the impact others are making and be there to support them. At this point in my life it’s all about writing and sharing online. This is because my chronic illnesses have sapped my energy but they haven’t sapped my voice. So now instead of being able to drive and leave home to go to work I stay home, send my son off to work, take care of the house, and blog or craft.
When this post takes a life of its own…
Honestly, I’m not sure where this blog took on a life of its own but it’s really helped me to share this with you today. Hopefully it’s encouraged you to use your own voice for good. I truly believe that regardless of where we’ve come from, what we’ve gone through, or where we’re currently at our voice can make an impact. Will you choose to use yours for good today?