taking a step back

This morning I attended an orientation given by the BBY project (Breaking Barriers for Young adults with disabilities) and they shared their worthy cause of providing free comprehensive rehabilitation services and development trainings to underprivileged YAWDs (young adults with disabilities). They were trying to get commitments from local establishments, government offices, and individuals to support their project through job opportunities, OJTs, and information campaigns. Personally, I find their efforts commendable and I am very much in support of their cause. However, employment opportunity is nil at the moment and all I could extend was a commitment to accommodate any OJT they may have who have trainings related to my industry.

It was a welcome reprieve from the daily pressures of the workplace and an opportunity to see a bigger picture than the nooks and crannies of The Property. The song offered by one of their beneficiary, Beautiful In My Eyes, was very touching (probably because I love the song) and dispelled the anxiety caused by the traffic jam I encountered while commuting to the venue. The testimony of another was also enlightening, it made me wonder at the courage this young people had to pursue their goal of a normal, self-sustained life.

For the first time in a while I felt a calm sense of well being. I think I have become too engrossed in the corporate world. The daily worries of the office are starting to haunt me even at home. Although I have expressed the desire to find another career, I find that I can’t make a move towards this dream. It’s as if I have become stuck in a ride that I cannot halt and have no control over.

Very serious musings for the day, I must admit… maybe I just need to get some more exercise.

And let the bigger picture stay firmly fixed in front of my eyes.