Again from Dumb Little Men "What are your talents? It's been said that we each have at least one gift we've been given, and that the true purpose of our lives is discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world. There is much truth in that statement, and an important part of this process is discovering your gift. What are you good at? What talents do you have? What have you shown an aptitude for in your current and previous jobs, in school, in your personal life? Anything goes here."
I am not sure if it is all that simple to discover your one goft but I am sure that you all have talents that can be used to improve your life and the lives of others.
Are you a planner - help a nonprofit develop a strategic plan. Are you good with numbers - assist with financial planning. Do you have the gift of the gab or writing skills - jump into a communications role. Do you listen well- offer to mentor. Look at your tallents, skills and gifts today and find a way to use them to assist someone else.
Showing posts with label community. Show all posts
Showing posts with label community. Show all posts
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
22 Secrets to Discovering Your Dream and Living It (1)
Last week Jay White at DLM posted this on their blog
I am going to attempt to write 22 posts that show how these secrets can also improve the lives of others.
1. What are your hobbies? This doesn't just mean stamp collecting -- it means anything you do with your spare time. That could be collecting comic books, reading about history, programming Linux utilities, writing on your blog, writing poetry, cooking, whatever. As it's clear that this is how you like to spend your time, and that you're willing to do these things without pay, it's very possible that these are your passions. Give each of your hobbies some thought, and think about whether they're things you love to do, and that you'd love to do for a living.
Longtime readers will remember that we encourage you to follow your passions. Give those areas of your life deep consideration. What makes you passionate? Are there others who have the same passion? Can you take these interests and form a community? Since you are 'volunteering' do do these things - can you translated the actions into assistance?
The reading, writing or creative passions are always needed by local groups and individuals. If you are passionate about cycling, running or other physical activity can you join a fundraising event or offer to share your passion with a group of people?
If you follow your passions, your life will be improved in ways that you didn't imagine.
I am going to attempt to write 22 posts that show how these secrets can also improve the lives of others.
1. What are your hobbies? This doesn't just mean stamp collecting -- it means anything you do with your spare time. That could be collecting comic books, reading about history, programming Linux utilities, writing on your blog, writing poetry, cooking, whatever. As it's clear that this is how you like to spend your time, and that you're willing to do these things without pay, it's very possible that these are your passions. Give each of your hobbies some thought, and think about whether they're things you love to do, and that you'd love to do for a living.
Longtime readers will remember that we encourage you to follow your passions. Give those areas of your life deep consideration. What makes you passionate? Are there others who have the same passion? Can you take these interests and form a community? Since you are 'volunteering' do do these things - can you translated the actions into assistance?
The reading, writing or creative passions are always needed by local groups and individuals. If you are passionate about cycling, running or other physical activity can you join a fundraising event or offer to share your passion with a group of people?
If you follow your passions, your life will be improved in ways that you didn't imagine.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Follow-up Homelessness Consult
About 60 people struggled through a traffic nightmare to arrive at the Chamber of Commerce ballroom for an 8AM start to a well planned meeting. After introductions and background, participants were asked to select one of three areas - Funding, community engagement, or affordable housing opportunities. Each group had about 20-25 people join the discussion. Results of the discussions will be posted at Calgary Committee to End Homelessness and will be distributed to committee and subcommittee members. I won't get into the details of the discussions but I did leave feeling that our comments/concerns personal, mundane, provocative) were heard and will be considered as part of the plan. On a personal note, I suggested my longstanding idea about micro community based solutions through city community associations and there was significant uptake and consensus. The subcommittee chair guaranteed that they would produce a communication plan that could be used to get this information and encouragement out to the 191 associations in Calgary.
I don't often anticipate committees to move forward - but I left encouraged.
I don't often anticipate committees to move forward - but I left encouraged.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
A Better Place
One of my favorite blogs - Mr. Besilly asks "If you could focus on one idea that would make your life a better place to live starting tomorrow, would you do it?
If that one thing had a positive effect not only on you but on someone else in direct proximity to your life, would you be even more motivated to do it?
Do you know what time it is?
It's never too late to get started.
Or is it?"
What if you started on August 2nd, determined to make a difference in someone's life?
Who would you choose? What would you do? What is stopping you?
If that one thing had a positive effect not only on you but on someone else in direct proximity to your life, would you be even more motivated to do it?
Do you know what time it is?
It's never too late to get started.
Or is it?"
What if you started on August 2nd, determined to make a difference in someone's life?
Who would you choose? What would you do? What is stopping you?
Friday, July 13, 2007
Albertans-Help Shape Tomorrow
Dear Stakeholder:
On June 12, 2007 the Community Spirit Program Consultation Process was launched. This email is a reminder for you to complete the online questionnaire before July 31, 2007. The News Release and accompanying questionnaire can be found on the Community Spirit website – www.communityspiritprogram.ca.
Please complete the workbook/questionnaire online or in a printed format. Please share information about this consultative process with others who might be interested in providing their comments regarding a proposed Community Spirit Program.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this important process.
Project Team
Community Spirit Program
On June 12, 2007 the Community Spirit Program Consultation Process was launched. This email is a reminder for you to complete the online questionnaire before July 31, 2007. The News Release and accompanying questionnaire can be found on the Community Spirit website – www.communityspiritprogram.ca.
Please complete the workbook/questionnaire online or in a printed format. Please share information about this consultative process with others who might be interested in providing their comments regarding a proposed Community Spirit Program.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this important process.
Project Team
Community Spirit Program
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Community Involvement
Monday, June 18th, 2007
Traditionally government departments have worked independently in providing services to children and families. Too often services are fragmented and too narrow in their focus. To achieve a broader, better quality of service, government departments need to work together and with community organizations, agencies, families and individuals. Community involvement is essential in this process. By working in partnership, government and communities are better able to identify problem areas and gaps in services, identify solutions and plan prevention strategies.
Collaborative, community-based planning brings together all the people and organizations who have responsibility for children. The work of communities in responding to child hunger is a good example of how well this functions. With government support, organizations and individuals have come together within communities to target resources - including buildings, volunteer help, equipment donations and money - and develop community-based responses to child hunger. In each community the approach used is different and reflects community needs, resources and expertise.
Although poverty is the largest single risk factor for children and youth, there are other factors to be addressed including injuries and conditions leading to hospitalization and deaths. Poverty and social dependence are complex issues, and result from many factors within society and an individual’s life. Effectively addressing these issues requires the partnership of communities, agencies, governments and individuals. Each member of our society plays a role in that society. Our efforts are strongest when we work together to address the serious issues facing children.
Traditionally government departments have worked independently in providing services to children and families. Too often services are fragmented and too narrow in their focus. To achieve a broader, better quality of service, government departments need to work together and with community organizations, agencies, families and individuals. Community involvement is essential in this process. By working in partnership, government and communities are better able to identify problem areas and gaps in services, identify solutions and plan prevention strategies.
Collaborative, community-based planning brings together all the people and organizations who have responsibility for children. The work of communities in responding to child hunger is a good example of how well this functions. With government support, organizations and individuals have come together within communities to target resources - including buildings, volunteer help, equipment donations and money - and develop community-based responses to child hunger. In each community the approach used is different and reflects community needs, resources and expertise.
Although poverty is the largest single risk factor for children and youth, there are other factors to be addressed including injuries and conditions leading to hospitalization and deaths. Poverty and social dependence are complex issues, and result from many factors within society and an individual’s life. Effectively addressing these issues requires the partnership of communities, agencies, governments and individuals. Each member of our society plays a role in that society. Our efforts are strongest when we work together to address the serious issues facing children.
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