Fighter for the less fortunate, fair treatment of co-occurring diagnosed patients, Justice involved re-entry specialist, At risk youth advocate. I used to be Property of the state, now I increase the property value.
You can keep your hands around my neck, I’ll continue to have my hand on your back, praying for you. Do-Gooders sharing the spotlight Let’s face it, there is a spotlight on Do-Gooders, whether good or bad, THERE IS. But one thing I have had a hard time with is how some will become territorial with their service to others.. ???? Sh*t makes my skin crawl. Some feel if they take the positive energy and hoard it, they will exhume some kind of “Rockstar Status” like you can’t do what I do and if you do it, I’ll yank the spotlight back and put my foot on your neck. Case In point, when I started I got a call from a recognized Do-Gooder, she was intoxicated and said and I quote, “Don’t start thinking your something special, leave it to the professionals” ??, I was like lady, lay off the sauce and than hollar back at me. Although it was unprofessional and completely unnecessary, I ate the meat and spit out the bones. ?? And since than I continually have nothing but admiration for those in my field, and honestly know and believe anyone can do what I do, and will promote anyone to a point of success in being a Do-Gooders, I will share resources, my personal phone number and instruction on some of the do’s and don’ts I’ve had the opportunity of learning. Had another one call me and say, “ you stole my idea and the way I do things.” ?? I stole the way you provide service for the community? Uh, I’m lost, even went all the way to the BHA to try and shut me down, funny thing, the people they contacted, turned around and came to my aid and said “ That “person” is a little off, we hear from “them” a lot.” ?? You see, here’s how it is, you do “Good” share it, you hinder others, you hinder the “Community” And YOURSELF. Selfish people are just that “Self” for themselves “ish” extremely ishy to work with, and usually are not self aware of their behavior, which is a scary thought because they are doing things for others… Makes you think ?? what’s their actual purpose in what they do, my experience, compensation and it ain’t through an ATTABOY, it’s monetization off the less fortunate. Self preservation isn’t a good trait when in the line of work we are in, Selflessness pays 10 fold and sharing resources, financial insights, knowledge etc, shows your in it for the GREATER GOOD, not the greater YOU!! “We all deserve nice “things”, but not at the cost of someone who doesn’t have anyTHING, to begin with.” - THE COLLABORATIVE - ?? “A different mindset, with everyone in mind.”