God

A church-related unemployment support group in Massachusetts offers participants tips on writing resumes, developing new contacts and making ends meet. The group also prays, in an effort to “refine and strengthen their faith along the way.” How important do you see faith as a tool for motivation to seek employment? Do you teach members of your flock to use prayer or the Bible as a motivator when going out into the job pool? I believe faith can and should serve as a strong motivational force for those seeking employment.

How do you want to be remembered? When your family reflects on your life, and people whose paths you have crossed think upon your name, what do you want them to remember? Selfish, hospitable; rude, friendly; harsh, kind; egocentric, or one who served God? I wrote about a few polarizations above because we all encompass good traits and bad traits. But usually, a few stand out when we are remembered. When I reflect upon my maternal grandmother, I think of love — one who taught me to cook and educated me on our family’s history.