Looking back on my blog, I made a failed promise to post regularly. I apologize. I realize that it is also not wise to start off by apologizing. Like I say, "onward and upward." A lot of things happened since my last post. I graduated from Valdosta State University in December. I traveled to Arizona, Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon. I said good-bye to my 94 year-old grandmother. I made new connections through LinkedIn and several trade groups. Currently, I spend each day looking for my next big opportunity and how I can make a difference in the lives of others by supporting those who provide care for others. For this post, I decided to "deep-dive" over the past few months, and where they have led me to now.
To date, my internship at Piedmont is still one of the greatest experiences of my young career. I never shrugged away from Piedmont's mission. In every job application, interview, and networking event, Piedmont's mission to make a positive difference in every life they touch became my personal mission. In then end, this is why I decided to study healthcare administration. I wanted to make a difference. I believe that anyone can make the biggest difference in the health of a person. Be it a doctor, a practice administrator, your friend, neighbor, clergy member, or policy maker, we all have a stake in the health of a person.
I know in my recent posts, I mentioned several lessons I learned in healthcare. Being on the job market for sometime, I got back into Scouting as an Assistant Scoutmaster with a local Boy Scout Troop. In the the recent months, I helped Scouts advance in rank, make critical decisions, and chaperoned an outing to Cumberland Island. Recently, I signed-up to be a Merit Badge counselor to further counsel youth. This is a great way to further mentor Scouts. I encourage anyone who has a special hobby, job, skill or talent, and some spare time occasionally to sign up to be a Merit Badge Counselor. There is some minor training and paperwork, but the ability to mold young minds is worth the time.
To be honest, my job search is rough. I've applied and interviewed with many healthcare organizations. From Locum Tenens to practice providers and hospitals, my job search is diverse, countless, and at times, endless. While I have not found an opportunity yet, I am determined, and I have not given up hope. I took advice from a career specialist, who helped me understand a little bit more of myself, and the potential I can provide to those I plan to serve. Service is a fundamental reason I decided to go into healthcare. Service is the reason why I decided to be an active adult leader in a local Boy Scout Troop.
There are a lot of quotes, ideas, theories about why people serve others willingly. There are people who believe others are inherently good. There are many who believe people want to change the world. I want to change the world. I believe that's why I am here: To change the world, and make a difference in the lives of others.
I came across this quote to close with:
"The most worthwhile thing is to try and put happiness into the lives of other."
- Robert Baden Powell, Founder of the Scouting
