Showing category "Fresh Perspective" (Show all posts)
I have found, in conversation with others, that we all have different reasons for volunteering and for serving others. For some it is simply done out of a sense of duty. For others, it is the desire to be recognized (which, funny, few people will ever admit to). Also, many people feel that they can grow, as a human being, through serving others. And still others need to serve because they feel the need to repent for their own past actions. So, they believe that by giving back, rather tha... Continue reading ...
Over the weekend while I wlked around a bit and passed out flyers describing TheWorkmanshipGroups and, more specifically, The "Friend of a Friend" Group, I was hit with a thought: What if the work I and others have done in order to make TWG a reality just isn't really something many people find exciting? What if I have just really paid way too much attention to what I would be interested in rather than othor's interests? Is that a possibility? Of Course it is a posibility. So..with that fea... Continue reading ...
At times lately I felt felt overwhelmed. So much to do! And I am the first to admit that I am not the most efficient or organized individual! And, because of that, I wonder if I am doing the things I should be doing. Am I wasting my time? Is it God's will? Does a small turnout at our latest meeting mean that I am wasting my time? Am I failing because of the fact that I got only half of the number of voluteers I was expecting for our last nursing home visitation? Could someone do this ... Continue reading ...
Showing category "Fresh Perspective" (Show all posts)
I have found, in conversation with others, that we all have different reasons for volunteering and for serving others. For some it is simply done out of a sense of duty. For others, it is the desire to be recognized (which, funny, few people will ever admit to). Also, many people feel that they can grow, as a human being, through serving others. And still others need to serve because they feel the need to repent for their own past actions. So, they believe that by giving back, rather tha... Continue reading ...
Over the weekend while I wlked around a bit and passed out flyers describing TheWorkmanshipGroups and, more specifically, The "Friend of a Friend" Group, I was hit with a thought: What if the work I and others have done in order to make TWG a reality just isn't really something many people find exciting? What if I have just really paid way too much attention to what I would be interested in rather than othor's interests? Is that a possibility? Of Course it is a posibility. So..with that fea... Continue reading ...
At times lately I felt felt overwhelmed. So much to do! And I am the first to admit that I am not the most efficient or organized individual! And, because of that, I wonder if I am doing the things I should be doing. Am I wasting my time? Is it God's will? Does a small turnout at our latest meeting mean that I am wasting my time? Am I failing because of the fact that I got only half of the number of voluteers I was expecting for our last nursing home visitation? Could someone do this ... Continue reading ...
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| Jeff Berndt |
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This blog consists of information and observations related to volunteerism and service work. The role that TheWorkmanshipGroups fills within that community, and how it can improve all of our lives (whether you are the "volunteer" or the "volunteer-ee"), and make the world a better place.
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