"The best definition I have ever heard of a vocation is that it's the place where your great joy meets the world's great need. ... We need all of you to find your vocation. To develop your joys, your passions, and to match them to the world's great needs."
~ Eric Greitensm, US Navy Seal & Rhodes Scholar
This is a powerful quote.
As someone who works with thousands of students to discover their passion
and place in life, I see this everyday.
I can't help but think about this myself, and truly think if I am where I
should be. Often times people in higher
education say find your passion and do that. Others say wrap your career around your
passion.
Greitensm's approach takes that even further. It is not just about what you want from life; life is about what you can contribute to the world and your community. I firmly believe you have to work in an area
you are passionate about or else what is the point.
As I reflect on this Memorial Day and Weekend. I think of those who put their country before their personal wants and desires. They had a passion for service and met the greatest need.
Sacrifice and glory - they will lead the way.
