by Estey Masten
Hi! I’m Estey (or Esperanza when I speak Spanish), and I’m the new TMC Youth blogger in town. I have volunteered to blog for many reasons, but the two most important ones are these: 1) I love connecting with other citizens of the world, and this blog is a perfect way to do it! 2) This is a great way for me to think introspectively about myself and realize where I need to go up higher and align myself with divine purpose.
by Evan Mehlenbacher
Does a fast food cashier earning $14,000 a year have as much worth as a software programmer earning $150,000? In light of the huge disparities that exist between high and low earners these days, it’s a healthy question to ask. When pressed, most people would agree that the fast food worker and the programmer are equally important human beings, but sometimes we lose sight of this basic premise.
I believe the worth of a person can’t be measured materially, in terms of salary, position or prestige. It’s spirituality lived and expressed that gives life meaning and purpose. And any of us can have a spiritually rich life regardless of how much money we earn.
by Melissa Konetchy
Several years ago, I found myself living in Los Angeles, feeling rather alone and friendless, and having difficulty at work. I was lost. Shortly after my boyfriend broke up with me and I lost my job, I really reached rock bottom. My family invited me to move home until I found my bearings, and with humility and gratitude I left the city of angels. (more…)
by Evan Mehlenbacher
It’s a question many high school and college graduates are asking right now: what do I do with the rest of my life?”
Dan Amos, CEO of Aflac, a large insurance company, was quoted in USA Today as recommending to graduates looking for a career, “I tell graduates to find their treasure. By treasure, I’m not talking about money or material possessions. I’m talking about something in life that they’re passionate about and pursue it. That’s the key to true happiness” (5/21/07).
I can relate to the spirit of Amos’ comment because I took a job after graduating from college that I didn’t love. It paid the bills, and I figured that was enough. But my compromise was a mistake that I had to correct later. (more…)
