I am pretty amazing. I have a lot of disparate skills that make me able to see big pictures and be able to break them down into reasonable steps and goals. I'm great with people of all ages. I have a deep-rooted faith that leads me to social justice and do-goodery.
And most people see that and appreciate it. But a few don't. I know intellectually that not everyone is always going to like me, especially if I am putting myself out there and pushing for change or improvement.
The problem is that a significant percentage of the people who bully me and put me down are in positions of power. They were my boss. They were the leader of the volunteer project.
And now I'm presented with a volunteer opportunity in an organization I don't know very well. I am impressed with the organization from the outside, but I'm scared that the closer I get to the inside the more disappointed I'll be...
Writing this post has helped me think through the fear I have about saying yes, and I will say yes. Because maybe this organization is as solid on the inside as it seems from the outside; but mainly, because I shouldn't let the few bullies in my past dictate my future.
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