This week I studied the topic: Be the Change. A few key points I learned about were about Social innovation, becoming a social entrepreneur, and becoming a social innovator. I also studied about what I think I will choose when it comes to social innovation, will I be a volunteer, an implementer, or the innovator? Lastly, I studied about how Fabio Rosa changed the Brazilian countryside by bringing electricity to rural farmlands.
When I was reading about Fabio Rosa, I can remember seeing monophase signage in the countryside in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I had served my Church mission in Brazil and I remember many people attaching to electricity (illegally) in certain areas to help bring them out of poverty. What also spiked my interest was when I reflected on my own skill set. What can I do to change the community around me that could create permanent change. I felt inspired to figure out attainable ways to bring secure roadways to places where the rain washes out the roads constantly.
A key point Thompson spoke about was a reference from Martin Luther which states, “Luther believed that virtually any type of work could be a calling, so long as it rendered service to mankind.” This concept brought Thompson the illumination required to understand that He could make a difference. Thompson taught, “finding our calling in life involves the same process as discovering our spiritual gifts.” I see the connection of find a career that suits your needs, but do it to the capacity where you can make small changes that can lead to a positive quality change in your workplace, community, or country. Social innovation is more than just helping people, it is fixing the problem not just the symptom of the system.
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