I detest dishonesty, intolernace, inequality, racism, sexism and anything else that puts one person above another. We are all equal on this earth. The diversity of our world is what makes it great. We should be celebrating our uniqueness, instead of hiding or being ashamed of it. Don't ever be afraid to show who you truly are. The world thrives on diversity and is not hindered by it.
I do not hide who I am, nor do I shy away from telling someone the truth. If I am asked to comment, I will. Some say that they appreciate that quality, and then when I give them the truth, they get mad, and shut down. I have lost friends over this fact. Why should I lose friends simply because I am truthful. I will never shy away from telling the truth, and if this means only having "true" friends in my life, that is the price I will pay. I have been called "unemotional" and "cold". That is so far from the truth. But, it is very hard to let someone in. I have been hurt, and I put up walls as a defense mechanism. Once I feel that I can trust someone, those walls disappear.
Without my faith, I would be nothing. I would be DEAD. My spirituality and faith are the most special of gifts that I possess. And it will be with me FOREVER.
For a long time, I was struggling with what I was meant to do on this earth. I knew that I was not fulfilling my life's purpose in retail management. I felt a void. I knew I was called to use my faith in a positive way in the world. I now work in the National Health Ministries of the Presbyterian Church (USA). We advocate for quality health care access and health education to those in underserved areas of our country. I coordinate the Health Mission on the Move program, a mobile health education unit that travels the country adovocation for justice.
Education. Advocacy. Service.
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