True Belief Through Actions

“When you're surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.” - Howard Schultz

Where does commitment begin? Something must spark an interest or desire to do something. Sometimes this starts with the fear of losing something or worrying about a particular situation. At its basic level, commitment begins with a belief or an assumed truth. When a thought is combined with faith, which carries more emotional depth, it's much easier to put commitment into action.

Commitment is the backbone of building bridges. Whether we are walking the path alone or with others, we must remember that instant success is rare. It takes patience and awareness. By saying "yes" to the calling, the foundation is already set for building a bridge. Consistency in action will bring you closer to completion.

Collective action is a beautiful way to gain leverage, expertise, and progress when building a bridge. A committed group provides strength and enthusiasm during challenging moments. When people share a mission, it encourages cooperation, problem-solving, and deeper involvement. This camaraderie is often necessary for sustaining long-term initiatives.

People commit to a group or organization over shared goals and beliefs. They want to work on an issue that is important to them with like-minded people. As the saying goes, "We are stronger together," which is certainly true when it comes to creating an impact.

Collaboration amongst a group sustains commitment and allows:

??? Sharing talents and strengths

??? Speeding up solutions and result

??? Increasing efficiency

??? Building community trust and buy-in

??? Accomplishing something significant

The organization Action Against Hunger is the leader in the fight against hunger in Africa. Its mission is to save malnourished children, provide clean water, and offer long-term solutions to the food shortage. As an organization, they can create a larger impact than by working alone.

Not only are the volunteers and donors committed to this mission, but those who live in the communities in Africa must make a commitment too. The organization asks that parents and community leaders partner with them to build a bridge from poverty and hunger to sustainability. This is accomplished through teaching farmers how to increase production and store food safely and correctly. They train people on economic development, sanitation, and how to respond to emergencies. This charitable model allows the action of commitment to transfer from them to the recipients of the food, water, and economic growth.

An essential part of the commitment process comes from the results. We can build bridges that are temporary, or we can create bridges that stand the test of time. As the old proverb says, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." Both fulfill a need. The organization, Action Against Hunger, has done both by providing food and resources in the short term while creating a more significant impact by teaching people how to duplicate that process in the long term. The belief in their mission has allowed them to act in faith that their mission is obtainable.