Originally posted by Ivrol Hines:
[qb] Today, I would like to talk about the advantages of integration within the Caribbean Community. I believe that when we as a community embrace each other in unity, we can capitalize on our strengths and resources. The Caribbean is full of vibrance and opportunity, but we as a people must learn to work together in order to get the best results out of what we have. [/qb]
I've found that members of the community always want to improve, make changes, progress... for the community, however (here in my town) once someone positive arrives who can truly make a difference in developing programs and enable them to realize positive advancement... they revert to the old way of doing things, and negating all potential progress.
Hi SistahD
I am motivated to give my best in all things, thus resulting in the success I was able to attain. However, my success did not come because of my education, skill-level or who I was; it came because I learn to put all my trust in God. I knew many of my peers who were more educated and had access to more resources than I did, however, I came out ahead of them. I can only give credit to God, because I knew I couldn't accomplish all that I did on my own. Nonetheless, I would advise anyone who seeks to find success, to prepare for difficulties and roadblocks, because only those who are able to overcome will make it through to the end.
The crab in the barrel mentality is one that we must fight to erode from our very existence. Too often we find ourselves fighting each other down, whereas we should be lifting each other up. There needs to be a break in the cycle, wherein we only set people up for a fall. As Jamaicans, we need to embrace each others success and drive for success and encourage one another in good faith. I love Bob Marley's song
One Love, one heart
Let's get together and feel alright!
Thanks to Jamaicans.com and all the board members for having me on today. It was indeed a pleasure, and I know that this time was well spent with you. As always, God bless you and God bless Jamaica. If you have any additional questions or comments, you may forward them to me at [email protected].
Originally posted by Ivrol Hines:
[qb] The crab in the barrel mentality is one that we must fight to erode from our very existence. Too often we find ourselves fighting each other down, whereas we should be lifting each other up. There needs to be a break in the cycle, wherein we only set people up for a fall. As Jamaicans, we need to embrace each others success and drive for success and encourage one another in good faith. I love Bob Marley's song One Love, one heart Let's get together and feel alright! [/qb]
I've been involved in our local Jamaican Association in excess of the past 6 years, as a Member, Volunteer, and Executive... too often I hear from 'the community' that the Association is only about themselves (trust me, it's true), and they wouldn't become members or support until the Association 'changes'.
My response is generally that there cannot be change without the community's active participation to encourage and generate change... how can they realistically sit back and wait for change to come, without support and participation? Nothing changes, nothing will change without more participation and input from 'the community'.
Last year someone used the term 'self-important' when describing so-called decision makers (ring leaders) within the Association. Very strong term - and it accurately describes far too many people 'with a voice'.
Originally posted by Ivrol Hines:
[qb] Thanks to Jamaicans.com and all the board members for having me on today. It was indeed a pleasure, and I know that this time was well spent with you. As always, God bless you and God bless Jamaica. If you have any additional questions or comments, you may forward them to me at [email protected]. [/qb]
It dun??
I just left for a few minutes and this is whatI come back to?
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