It was not too long ago that I was working as a social worker at a community hospital. Direct service with clients was amazing - fun, difficult, heart-breaking and inspiring - just about every day. But changes in my life and a bigger vision of what I could accomplish caused me to take a new direction.
It was great for me to help out, but I knew if I could motivate others to help I could do even more. Some of the things I saw you wouldn't believe. And it is amazing that in this country, in this day, while most of us are worried about our next vacation or saving for retirement, that those things are happening.
Can you imagine, after a long, hard day, when all you want to do is go home, get on some sweat pants, sink into the sofa and switch on the TV, that you are actually homeless? You have no place to go to recover from your stressful life, but you hunker down on a park bench or in a shelter, where you have to worry about your belongings being stolen or worse, being assaulted? It's just one small example of so many things that need to be addressed in the world. It was easy to feel overwhelmed by it. But working together, there's a lot we can accomplish.
I have started my own consulting practice to help people help others. It is www.wishingwellconsulting.com I work with people and businesses to help focus on what is REALLY important for you to see changed in the world, and create a plan to accomplish these goals. I believe that giving helps others, but most of all, it actually helps the giver. Starting this business and working with clients to help them see the world improved and see their mark made is a beautiful gift. Giving back is truly the best gift ever.
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