The content presented in the material this week gave me a good understanding I need in order to start my journey of learning and applying social innovation in my life. The first thing I'd like to point out is the short two minute video on, "What is social entrepreneurship." It helped me to not only understand that social entrepreneurship is connected in three ways: business, social engagement, and social service, but it also helped me to pin point and vocalize what I've been thinking about doing for the past couple years. Another thing that stood out to me this week is what is taught by Jeffery A. Thompson when he talked about heresy #2. He made strong reference to the gifts we are given here on earth and how we should use them in whatever career we go into. He said, "... it may be that your calling is to bring your unique spiritual gifts to whatever position the Lord blesses you with." The last thing I'll mention that stood out to me is the principle of losing yourself to find yourself. As I've applied that in my life I have come to realize that I learned more about myself and have come to know my strengths and weaknesses as I've served and focused on others.
I would like to answer the first question, "What is your calling in life? If you don't know yet, how will you find out?" I'm answering this question because it's the hardest one for me to answer, and yet the most important one I'd like to know. I'm not sure what my calling in life is yet, but I believe the way I'll find out is by two things: first, to act and not be acted upon, and the second, to have a vision. I believe that I can study all I want about entrepreneurship, video, social media, marketing, etc., but if I don't put these things into practice then it is all for not. I don't want to be acted upon in the sense of having money be my incentive of what jobs to take and which career path is right for me. I want to do something I love and am passionate about. I mention the second reason because I believe having a vision will enable me to see my strengths and weaknesses, those around me that can help me live to the full measure of my creation, and to also pursue something that I can almost see and feel. To act and have a vision I must need faith that all will turn out the way it should as I continue to work hard towards my vision. I believe that by doing these couple things I will be able to find and fulfill my calling in life.
The next question I'd like to answer is question 4, "What is the better question: how do you fit into the world of social innovation? Or, how do you want to fit into the world of social innovation? Why is this difference important?
In my opinion the second question is the better question. The key word is "want." I believe we can all fit into the world of social innovation. Personally, the better question is the second because I want to find out how I "want" to fit into the world of social innovation. We are all wired with different talents and abilities, and so it is important to understand that all of us can use those talents and abilities to make things right and make a difference in peoples lives. We just have to find out how we want to use our talents and abilities. It is essential to know the difference between those two questions because that simple word "want" allows you to see your personal strengths, talents, and gifts. It's more of an internal question that enables you to self evaluate and choose for yourself where you will go in the world of social innovation. The concept of choice brings power to the individual and by consequence, you're able to be where you want to be and be most useful because you chose to be there.
I would like to answer the first question, "What is your calling in life? If you don't know yet, how will you find out?" I'm answering this question because it's the hardest one for me to answer, and yet the most important one I'd like to know. I'm not sure what my calling in life is yet, but I believe the way I'll find out is by two things: first, to act and not be acted upon, and the second, to have a vision. I believe that I can study all I want about entrepreneurship, video, social media, marketing, etc., but if I don't put these things into practice then it is all for not. I don't want to be acted upon in the sense of having money be my incentive of what jobs to take and which career path is right for me. I want to do something I love and am passionate about. I mention the second reason because I believe having a vision will enable me to see my strengths and weaknesses, those around me that can help me live to the full measure of my creation, and to also pursue something that I can almost see and feel. To act and have a vision I must need faith that all will turn out the way it should as I continue to work hard towards my vision. I believe that by doing these couple things I will be able to find and fulfill my calling in life.
The next question I'd like to answer is question 4, "What is the better question: how do you fit into the world of social innovation? Or, how do you want to fit into the world of social innovation? Why is this difference important?
In my opinion the second question is the better question. The key word is "want." I believe we can all fit into the world of social innovation. Personally, the better question is the second because I want to find out how I "want" to fit into the world of social innovation. We are all wired with different talents and abilities, and so it is important to understand that all of us can use those talents and abilities to make things right and make a difference in peoples lives. We just have to find out how we want to use our talents and abilities. It is essential to know the difference between those two questions because that simple word "want" allows you to see your personal strengths, talents, and gifts. It's more of an internal question that enables you to self evaluate and choose for yourself where you will go in the world of social innovation. The concept of choice brings power to the individual and by consequence, you're able to be where you want to be and be most useful because you chose to be there.
