Comments on: What’s Your Calling? What’s Your Response?

By: Cahya

Cahya — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:01:15 +0000

An interesting article. Thank you.

By: socialbutterfly4change

socialbutterfly4change — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:03:48 +0000

@crossn81 You have asked the golden question that I was anticipating when I wrote this blog post. =) You too are doing great work, and I love how you are merging your passion for running….with doing good!

For me, I have always loved to write, so I’m writing this blog to hopefully help make the social marketing field (the field for social change) more visible, credible and to encourage others to join its movement. I guess you could say, to help others find their calling. 😉 Also, I have family and friends affected with multiple sclerosis, so as a hobby, I use my marketing know-how to raise funds for MS research. So far, in 4 four years, I’ve been a part of raising over $325k through event planning and sponsorships. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg compared to you, Jeane and others that I hope will respond.

Some days, answering the calling for me, simply means smiling at someone in the metro on the way to work. Or, extending an extra hand or a listening ear. There are more plans that I’m configuring for the future that will hopefully be me answering and responding to my calling, but I don’t yet want to jinx myself. Thank you for asking! =)

By: crossn81

crossn81 — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:50:21 +0000

I am called to create a better world – around the world – fighting for dignity and worth for everyone. My heart is in Africa specifically. My wife and I feel called to work overseas at some point. We are currently teaching ESL to some of our Somali neighbors and I’m an Americorps*VISTA working in the public schools. I’m also currently raising money for World Vision as part of my marathon training.

What is your calling?

By: socialbutterfly4change

socialbutterfly4change — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:41:24 +0000

@Jeane Thank you for sharing your story. Now, that is what I’m talking about. People who use what they know and use it for others. Thank you for your work, and for sharing here. I just read your comment to my fiance, and we are inspired.

By: Jeane Goforth

Jeane Goforth — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:35:55 +0000

I’m being called to address the racial and economic divisions in my community, Birimingham, Alabama. I am responding by donating my life savings to create a program similar to Venezuela’s El Sistema. We teach free music lessons to inner city children–and at two locations, to anyone who walks in the door.
And, amazingly and gratifyingly, it is working, although much hard work still needs to be done.