Last night's class on Environment, Sustainability and Global Health left me with the same feeling that I leave with on most nights: "There's so much to do and only one me!" Thankfully, I have some pretty awesome classmates who will add to the workforce of professionals who are also dedicated to making a difference in global health.
However, even with that knowledge, often I have a heavy heart regarding the health and well-being of our global neighbors, especially the poor and disenfranchised. I want to speak for those who have no voice, bring clean water and food to those who go without, and empower women and girls so that they may have the tools to improve the lives of their families and communities.
I received an email from a friend this morning and it inspired me to shift my paradigm. I know that I can't do it alone, but instead of having a heavy heart about it, I can creatively unite with others to make a difference.
Here's the email text:
Be Creative
Creativity is not reserved just for those who engage in artistic pursuits. In every life, in every situation, there are opportunities to be creative.
Being creative means acknowledging that there are many possibilities beyond the obvious. Being creative means having the courage to consider doing things in a way that's different than the way they've always been done.
Creativity gives you the ability to solve multiple problems with a single course of action. Creativity transforms weakness into strength, and builds value where there was none before.
Imagine the possibility of a connection between things that don't appear to be connected, and creativity will start to take hold. Look at life from a new perspective, and it will further nourish your creativity.
Creativity refuses to accept limits. And as such, with sufficient creativity you can move beyond any obstacle.
There is always room for improvement, and there is always a place for beauty, for achievement, for fulfillment. Be creative, and you'll continue to add richness to life (and might I add:) and change the world.
4 comments:
Rosie I really like your blog!
“Creativity refuses to accept limits.” I really liked this quote, this reminds me of what Dr. Calderon has thought us: “Be flexible”
I belief the concept of “flexibility” brings us many opportunities, open different ways, provide us with improvement and growth to broaden our perspectives toward challenges that we face in every day life. I hope that all of us learn from these quotes and try to practice them in out life….
Hi Rosie! I always feel like this when I leave any class in our program, there is so much to be done! At least that's job security! Love your blog, so thoughtful :) And what a powerful email your friend sent. I need to copy that for myself. I especially like the second paragraph, and try to think about this idea when I approach a problem, and as Liyan noted, be flexible. Let's spread creativity and flexibility -- bumper sticker anyone?
Rosie - I really enjoyed this blog... you expressed your passion & interest to address global issues - & recognizing that you are not alone in this passion/ interest (that there are many others who want to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves), you advocate for a creative unification of those who - when bound together - can make a tangible impact on the global community... Thanks for the inspiring words.
hey rosie, thanks for posting that email. it is such a great way to approach life. it is so amazing to me how two people can look at the same world, and have such different responses to it. being creative is surely a tough challenge, but the reward is in the process and it's an exciting path! :)
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