Here's to the Future...

I'm a big believer in the future of humanity, the church, the company I co-own, our society as a whole and my own part in it. Our world has far too many cynics and pundits. I prefer action to talk and see many trends that are very exciting.

I had the blessing of being able to give the keynote address at the Oklahoma State Dept. of Human Services conference last month in Oklahoma City. In that presentation I shared a lot of the trends and changes that I see happening globally today, mostly surrounding youth volunteerism. You can read more about it by visiting my blog "New Generations in Volunteerism and Technology." The blog was created as a follow-up for the participants and is being emailed out to them next week because I just finished updating it finally.

As for my personal future I'm seeking "something truly wonderful." The mundane or typical simply will NOT do. I am a revolutionary at heart and seek to marry someone who isn't afraid of being an activist for her own causes (or mine) while also being a mother. Our world needs both, desperately. It's not beyond me to suggest summer vacations in Africa to serve the poor as a family. My daughter Shivonne has done fundraising for several charities there already and gets frustrated with folks who don't see how tragic the world's needs are.

The goal is to see the world for what it is but then dive in with the determination to CHANGE it. My company (see blog entry: "My Profession") is just the beginning and is only one catalyst. I know of many others that just require someone passionate to get behind them and fight for what is right. My favorite quote about the future is:

"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Meade

So, I suppose this blog is an invitation to not only understand me but join me in working side-by-side for the future of our world.