Your Own Path: A Quick Impromptu Spotlight

Today is a hard day for me. I should admit that there are moments where I want to shut myself down from the rest of the world and enjoy a quiet and undiscoverable hideout. But reality bites! 

I am threading myself again to an unknown path or maybe to a road less traveled. As I was nearing the fork, it necessitated me to choose one destination.  At least, this has been my truth.

The actuality behind commitment is it is never easy. One has to dedicate one's self to the best of one's ability. After all, success and accomplishment are two primary outcomes of commitment. My story is set for commitment today. I may have some disparities, but my commitment to serve others is unquestionable. 

My Morning Chaos

Since I had a scheduled HIV-AIDS Campaign in the morning, I opted to prepare while coordinating with the volunteer and the trainer early in the morning. However, the ideal scenario is named as such because the reality presents a different concrete illusion. Coordinating isn't easy as most people would think. They would think that an event is successful because the total performance is applaudable. But behind each program is the word commitment and coordination. 

My Saturday morning was a battlefield of contacting the community volunteer for the targeted participants. Undeniably, the topic itself is a representation of a social stigma - an old-aged epidemic. Although we are battling a worldwide health crisis, there lies a disease nobody wanted to speak of - HIV-AIDS. 

My Afternoon Spotlight

"Actions speak louder than words," this adage hits me hard today. Two weeks ago, I finally found an eligible trainer for the project. Formalities took place, and my organization accepted the trainer to do a weekend session for the girls. However, the two Saturdays proved that his commitment to serve our participants (girls from the marginalized isn't that strong. 

For the second time, I was into the limelight without me asking. 

The trainer couldn't come at the agreed time while the rest of the girls were waiting at the training center. As the project coordinator, I took over became the instant trainer. Then, it brought me back memories of my teaching and training career. Way back, I often received invites to talk about education, hosting, and basic mountaineering. Since I left all of these things behind because I was more into the field, I couldn't contain my joy to be back in the scene. 

Today's Realization

Time and time again, I want to emphasize dedication and commitment.  It is not enough to talk about values and habits. I wouldn't be impressed with people with titles at the end of their names and didn't live by it. I always look up to people who are humble enough to acknowledge their weaknesses. People who are dedicated and committed are the people with whom I want to work together. 

It is our path to follow whether we talk more and be less active or do otherwise. Let us put our heart to service. Let us be committed to it, especially if you are dealing with trauma-stricken children. It is not enough to say it, but what the world needs are noble actions and immediate responses. 

P.S.: I wrote this one because of frustration. A photographer/writer was around during our afternoon session for the Japanese Embassy. But our trainer did not show up with out informing me ahead. I couldn't get over the words our Deputy Executive Director threw at me. It wasn't bad or something against me. But it questioned commitment and dedication while serving the poor and marginalized children and their families. 

P.S.S.: I hope we all have the volunteer heart, and not after any monetary exchange and spotlight. 

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