A Thanksgiving Thought
Joe M posted in Musing, opinion on November 27th, 2009
Since it’s Thanksgiving, I have been doing quite a bit of reflecting.
Helping people has become a part of my personality, and my approach to life.
It’s one of my many blessings, for which I am thankful.
For many people, the task of working on a machine or software seems mundane… too much like work.
For me… I find value in many of the tasks.
It’s not that I want to fix everyone’s PC, or clean them off.
I have too much on my schedule, as is.
What I have learned:
Synaptically, there is a bigger picture that many people do not see.
Facing minor challenges arm the solution provider with much more than accomplishing a simple mundane task.
When you consider a problem, there is much more going on, in your head.
Most people do not realize that as you make it a practice to solve problems, that ability becomes stronger.
The solutions become added to your personal overall knowledgebase.
Even though you might not remember every single solution, you are strengthing your problem-solving abilities.
Looking at the darker side…
Many times, the people that I help may seem to have an aloof nature about them… as if they are getting something for free… and that I may not realize it.
The hard truth is… many times, they are shorting themselves valuable experience.
Even if it is not part of your skillset, or daily practice… Finding solutions can benefit everyone… even non-IT types.
Everyone has to start somewhere.
I do not believe in allowing people to take advantage of help. Many times, I turn people away, while offering them direction in finding their own solutions.
The other part of the truth is… the lighter side… by helping others, we grow.
Mother Teresa was a living example of that part of the truth.
Recently, I have faced some challenges, in which I feel I had an advantage in facing.
Through my own motivation to learn new challenges… those challenges then evolved into opportunities.
In my reflection, I thank God for the chance and the ability to see those truths.
I want to wish my readers a Happy Thanksgiving and leave you with one thought:
When it comes to helping people and problem solving, the sum of the parts is greater than the whole.