philoscholary

I was able to buy a an extremely cheap version of the most classic sewing texts not too long ago. It is the Readers Digest Complete Guide to Sewing. Now it is only a matter of using it.

I know that personal mission statements change as a person’s values, experiences, and life changes, but I have finally created a mission that means something to me at this point in my life. I just needed to refine the statement that I created six months ago by adding a few other things that I value in my life.

My purpose of each day for the rest of my life is to dedicate myself to a life of continuous scholarly and worldly pursuits, development of new skills, improvement of ethical character, development of physical wellness and abilities, and honoring my family, friends, and eternal beloved with love, compassion, and support.

My next step is to repeat this mission to myself like the pledge of allegiance as a continuous reminder.

This is a special reason for volunteering. I wanted to get started in my career and it was taking me so long to find a job after college. I really wanted to get a job in a library and for a while I was really stubborn about volunteering at a library first because I had already earned my bachelors degree. In fact I was really irritated that I was hardly even considered until I had some experience. The job that I was in at the time was horrible. I hated so much and I wanted out of it so bad. Finally after seeing one of my friends get a job at our county library, I swallowed my pride and began to volunteer. I was so against it at first because I didn’t want to add work to my already horrible work days. I realized though that if this was what I really wanted I had to stop complaining and just do it. When I started to volunteer I felt so good. Even when I had a completely terrible day at work, volunteering made me feel so much better. The work was simple and mindless, but it was the greatest therapy for me. I kept it up and finally I got a job in a library. I also got accepted into library school as well.

I encourage anyone to volunteer for whatever the reason because it is helpful to both the people you are working for and it makes you feel so good inside even if you are tired and especially if you had a bad day.