We are saturated with information. The vast majority of us are in the habit of overloading our brains long before we even have breakfast. I think it’s fair to say things feel very divided and often quite volatile. I hear a lot of people who are really battling extreme anxiety and I completely understand why.
When I am feeling overwhelmed by the weight of absolutely everything – and I think we all have experience with that – I am often drawn back to this clip.
It’s a wonderful example of how we can flip the script in all kinds of ways. I believe we emulate the people we are around and the things we are immersed in. When I choose to look for the helpers, the people who shine bright and make a difference in whatever way they can, I start to think about things a little differently. I start to see how many things I can actually do to be a positive force in the lives of those around me. Right now.
The BC Technology for Learning Society has been one of those helpers in the communities of British Columbia since 1995. This registered charity takes used equipment that is donated and offers young IT technicians paid work experience in refurbishing. Aside from delivering the Government of Canada’s Computers for Schools Plus program, they also provide paths to accessible technology for low-income individuals, non-profits and Indigenous people.
We increasingly accept a world where not having access to technology is incredibly limiting, but I think it’s easy for so many to take for granted. It’s comforting to know that there are long-standing initiatives built by people who see a need and continue to be helpers.
Supporting one another is what builds our communities, and I think we need communities more than we realize.
Maybe you have retired tech things in your home or business that you might like to donate or you’d like to know more about other ways you can support BC Tech for Learning.
Their website is a wealth of information and I urge you to take a look and share with anyone who might need a healthy dose of helper-culture.
And who among us doesn’t?
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