It's Easier Not to Know

Maybe it’s just me or those that work in social services, but I often wish I didn’t know about half the issues I know of. If I really think about it, I have to take that statement back. I really do want to know about them because I want to help or at least point people in the right direction towards help, but I hold strong on the idea that it’s a lot easier not knowing.

It never seems like I know what to do. I sigh at the overwhelming nature of the projects. I sigh at the people that I think should select the project like it’s no big deal. I sigh at the ideas that it’s taken a couple of years of me to embrace towards the marginalized when new people I meet don’t embrace them the same. The sighs are a result of me trying to pass on responsibility to others.

Well, I’m coming to the conclusion that I need to man up and face the responsibility to do my part. I chose to be the guy that leads the organization that attempts to put things back together for others. I know I don’t have to know how to do everything, just be present in the tension.

We have a choice to know or not to know.

I’m chosing to know. I hope I always choose to Know the issues people are facing.

I need to learn how to channel the frustration better.

Andrew Hoffman
I believe that social innovation & the power of a healthy neighborhood can transform communities. I'm the husband of Michelle, father to Avery and the soon to be twin Hoffman Boys. We're the H-Train. We live in a historic neighborhood in South Central Fort Wayne. My day job is the Executive Director of NeighborLink Fort Wayne. Photography has quickly become my go to creative outlet that allows me to capture the moments of life that we hold onto dearly for my family and for others.
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