While at work today, I had a realization and change of heart. A very well known quote by Gandhi is as follows, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." I was pretty indifferent when it came to my feelings towards this thought; unlike many quotes, surprisingly it didn't give me the warm fuzzies or make me want to go move mountains. Until today.
Without going into heavy detail about the hoops, hurdles, and obstacles I've endured this week at work, I have come to the realization (again) that Anything is Possible, and that I can write my own destiny; even at work. Often times in large companies there can be discrepancies between suggested protocol and how things are actually implemented. Especially when the protocol orders are being given from afar. Issues can also arise, especially in large (talking nation wide companies, here) corporations when there is great variance in the structures, actions, and leadership of the individual locations. These thoughts have spiked my interest once again in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. In my undergrad years, I took and enjoyed a I/O Psych course, and I might need to go back and revisit some of the material as it pertains to my life now more than ever. And by studying up on some of the I/O psych material, I can likely better write my employment destiny. Evidence #326 that I DO actually use my Psychology background. I can't tell you how many times people ask me if I think I'll ever go back into the psychology related field. Dude. Seriously. If you only knew. Psychology is everywhere. Okay, I'll get off my mini soap box. If you have further questions about my career path choice, meet me at 1 AM, at the corner of get a map and f....okay, just kidding. I just wanted to say that.
Where was I. Issues at work. Discrepancies with protocol and implementation. When there are issues with this discrepancy, usually there is a network in place for employees to receive support and find answers. Lets just say I haven't had much luck with this network. Why? Because my location of employment is a different environment with different capabilities that many of the other larger locations. This is where Gandhi comes in. I spent about a day frustrated, annoyed, and worked up about the lack of support and available information. Another famous quote also sums up my realization, "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail". Thanks Emerson, well put. I'm not the first person to face these same issues at my current place of employment. But if I have anything to do with it, I will be the last.
I feel as though I'm right where I'm supposed to be. I'm going to blaze a trail and leave my mark. There isn't protocol to help me through these frustrations, which is frustrating in itself; but it is also incredibly empowering. I have the desire, ability, intelligence, determination, and fire to be the one to solve these issues. I experienced this attitude change mid massage session today, and I hope that my client is doing well this evening, because I think I took out my frustrations and newly found determination out on her subscaps and glute medius.
Until next time, Truman has the final words: "Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better".
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