Hello friends,
As autumn kicks off and tree leaves begin to fall; it may be dull for a moment but remember that the old must be shed to give room for the new. What do you need to let go? What do you need to be doing? Our focus on The Weekend Bite™ this month is #makingadifference .
#Makingadifference signifies devoting your time and resources to influencing positive change and impact. It is something that should ideally be our focus; we should desire to make a positive impact
on our environment and those we come in contact with each day.
Have
you ever wondered why you are here? What's the essence of life itself?
What's the whole point of waking up each morning? If you don't discover
that reason that gives you ultimate satisfaction, then it may all seem like
a waste or like there is no point to it all. There has to be
more to life than fun and enjoyment. If you care to look at people who
are in terrible situations of famine, lack, having disabilities, experiencing devastating loss; it will give you a sense of humility and make you sober.
Everyday
there are people around us that need help in one way or another. For
some, just a word of encouragement will do; for others, they need counsel
in making decisions. Some will need financial assistance, while others may
just need empowerment. Each of us is blessed with unique skills,
talents or abilities that we can dedicate to making a difference. It all
depends on how we channel and use them.
Even
in your career or business you can ensure your focus is making a
positive impact and adding value, to your organisation, colleagues, clients and the general
public. That's why I respect companies that take CSR very seriously.
It's not just about making money but giving back to the development of
the society, helping the less privileged by sponsoring scholarships and
making donations for their development. You can be the richest man in
the world but the poorest when it comes to the wealth of your impact.
It's better to ensure you're living to make a difference than for yourself alone; as we will be
only remembered by the things we have done.
Start
from what you have! What do you love to do? What problem or need can
you identify in your environment? How can you channel your gifts to
address these problems? How can you make things better for those around
you? How can you help? How can you add value? How can you make a positive impact?
Do
what you can do with what you have to impact all those you can. You will experience not just
satisfaction but fulfillment, as well as the assurance that there is definitely a
point to your life.
Catch the purpose bug and take the impact train; remain
dedicated to #makingadifference always!
Cheers!
©LAW Afolabi, September 2016
