Intensity Turned Inward: In Service to Others.

I thought long and hard again last night about the changes I need to make to provide my drive with an appropriate outlet.  What I discovered is that I need more than one.  In today's post, I will cover the first criteria:

In Service to Others:  I need to be doing something that is in service to others.  I need this because it provides the emotional context I must have to find fulfillment.  Doing for others because I want to, not because I desire recognition is key.  I think I am on the right track with this one.  I have the website and the blog and am involved with national (and international) PTSD advocacy.  That's a good start but I need to have something personal that I can measure the progress of in a more tangible sense.  This is where the local advocacy comes in.  I have potentially found a local initiative that will allow me to find the fulfillment I so strongly desire.  As I have discussed my ideas with local organizations, they have all come back with one major question - why do I want to pursue this program?  My response is always the same.  Out disabled veterans and veterans in general deserve better chances to be successful in the business world.  I am going to stay vague on that point until a few more pieces of the puzzle click into place, but I am very excited for what the future holds.  Most importantly, it would allow me to do something life-changing in service to others.

That's the first outlet.  Number two, not as easy to articulate, so I will take more time to think on it and get back to you tomorrow.  Have a great day all.