— Cornel West
This is a quote that I ran across today while reading an article about Cornell West. Excuse me Dr. Cornell West. It really resonated well with me, because I have been so much thinking about my life (big shocker) and my purpose. I had a conversation with my mother not too long ago where I told her that sometimes I think the reason I am hard on myself and I get a little "down in the dumps" is because I feel like I should be doing something more. Something bigger and better (not necessarily in terms of making money and having prestige) but in terms of helping others. Now I will be the first to admit, and often times I try to act like I do not care much about anyone other than myself. But man if you really know me, you would know that is a bold-faced fallacy! Ha Ha! I do have a heart and I do love and care to help others. I went through a long phase in which I felt people were taking advantage of me, and did not appreciate me or what I have done for them. From my mother ( wow she is so wise), I realized that I have the wrong idea about the whole thing.
I know that I can be tough but fair, firm but gentle enough to display sincere compassion. I truly believe that it is simply an innate part of me to want to help others. To think of plans and courses of action to take to resolve their issues. I can't help it, and that is ok. What I need to do is reflect more and make better decisions in regards to the reasons why I am helping others, and be sure that I am doing it because I want to.
I am certain that a life of service is what is meant for me. That is some way that is my destiny. I try to take small strides now, but I know that until I make those big plans and moves to put something grand into place to benefit others, to benefit my people.....that I will always be a little ill-content. Like I said before, I can't help it. It's just a little piece of me.....
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