What a Journey!

This can be a moment of hope. A chance to re-invent, re-imagine, and re-create. Amidst the negative news, phony Facebook posts, and restless reflective moments, I’ve learned a bit about why I feel so distressed. Oddly enough, this has made me more at-ease.

My journey has brought me here: 1) there is tension between individual and corporate (societal) rights and responsibilities, and 2) it’s OK to live in that tension.

Truthfully, the pandemic, while producing some fear in me, really didn’t affect me too much (other than gaining some pounds I had lost). As my nephew said, “Uncle Matt has been preparing for this all his life!” I am somewhat an introvert. However, not everyone found peace in the being stuck at home. For many, this was a really difficult time of isolation and still is months later. Individually, I did well making certain I didn’t isolate too much while still moving forward in my journey. However, in hindsight, I could have done a better job understanding the extreme difficulty my extrovert friends, family, and students had while being distanced from each other.

Racial protests & political rallies turning into rioting and/or looting. Mask wearing mandates. The shut down of “essential” vs non-essential businesses. These all brought the tension between the individual and society to the forefront, and we have yet to fully acknowledge, honor, and understand that tension. The balance between the rights and responsibilities of the individual and society will sway one way or the other depending on the situation. Yet, they are both there.

So, how does this relate to Find Your W.A.Y.? By individually spending the time to figure out your unique role in this world, society benefits. Corporately, we need you to be you! Sometimes we may find ourselves in a role that doesn’t fit anymore. Or, we’ve been pressured by society or family members to aim for roles in which we are not suited.

The connection between the individual and society is endless. And, as long as we have different people and ideology, there will be tension as to which should take precedence. This tension is healthy so long as we recognize it, acknowledge it, and analyze it. Am I doing what I should be doing? Or, am I doing what others think I should be doing? Am I responding as I should? Or, am I responding as others think I should?

Let Find Your W.A.Y. help you on your journey of discovery!