I have been thinking long and hard about my first blog post. I have decided that it should be on a subject that embodies what VI is all about—increasing the worth of the worker and increasing the sense of vocation in the work. While it seems that we expect people to work hard, the questions has to be how does the worker find her value and dignity in her work. A vocation is for life. Vocation is not a job; it is not career. Vocation, operationalized here, is a worthy and fulfilling way of life that includes making a living. This is not to say that one’s vocation will never evolve. Your vocation should evolve; the goal is to be happy.
Happiness cannot be given to a person; he must find it on his own. Not being valued as a worker, not having a great skill-set, or having a disability can make this quest difficult. How does one acquire a vocation? First, of all you must be dedicated to the journey. The second ingredient is acquisition of a functional skill-set. One must also be opened to experiences outside the comfort zone. As this site grows I will elaborate on all the points in this first post.