Several relationships that I have, have been popping up in my mind this morning. Some people I have not connected with for several weeks, others with whom I have the bounty of connecting regularly and those that occupy an acquaintance position with whom I would like to go about deepening our connection. I realise I have an embarrassing amount of wealth in the friends that I have been so fortunate to collect. I had a meeting yesterday with a national organisation who were interested in looking at ways to increase the number of younger women in their chapters. I shared with them that my local chapter has offered me the post of vice-president to which I had the knee-jerk instinct to decline. Those on the call yesterday offered me accompaniment and encouraged me to serve in this capacity. They counselled me to be open to the learning that will result. This was unexpected and very welcome to me and I realised that in increasing my participation, I would open opportunities to grow in so many more and exciting ways. Of course I am concerned about the time that I have to devote to doing this well but fidelity reminds me that the cherished ideal that has emerged as a result of being involved is a portal to greater degrees of community development in my region. To be able to learn about what social change looks like from this vantage point and work alongside those who have a strong commitment to advancing our community is music to my heart. After all, I am not alone. I may call on help from others and admit that I do not know how to go about doing what is being required of me and maintain an openness to learning. I am touched by the confidence and trust that these friends have placed in me, and though at times I feel unworthy, I want to return this trust with meticulous work and effort. They have been so receptive to strategies I have suggested and ideas I have offered that I see that in playing my part this relationship will flourish and grow. Obviously it will not be without its challenges, but in making a commitment and drawing on the virtues to help me surf through inevitable ups and downs the future can only be bright.
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