The Work On Purpose workshop series immediately demanded thoughtful reflection from the moment we sat down to chow down on our Reginelli’s. The topic at hand was Moments of Obligation. For those who don’t know, a moment of obligation occurs when you witness a social injustice and feel moved to do something about it.
“These moments can be walked away from and forgotten forever, or they can be turned into action, igniting change in your life and in the lives of all those affected by the problem. Whether or not we choose to act on those moments is a primary factor in determining the amount of impact our lives and our work will have on the world around us.” This quote truly struck me as I realized that whether or not I ignore an issue that really matters will determine how fulfilled I feel in life as well as how much of a difference I make in the lives of others. I don’t want to squander the time, money, and energy I’ve funneled into my education. As a sophomore, I have quite a few interests, but I have yet to focus in on exactly what I want to work on. After my experience at the first Work on Purpose workshop, I have high hopes that this series will help me do just that!
Also, check out this video by Echoing Green about moment of obligation.
So, how about you? Comment with your moment of obligation below!