Profile of David D. Parker:
lover of Bahá’u’lláh
one who enjoys:
one who is interested in:
one who values:
unity
justice
truthfulness
being of service
contributing to the world
making a difference in the lives of others
one who worries about:
money…
hmmm… this is actually indicative of another thing I value. I value financial sustainability. I don’t need much. I want “to be satisfied with whatsoever Thou hast ordained for me.” (Bahá’í Prayer)
But still I need means to achieve my purpose in life.
If I didn’t have to worry about money, what would I do? I would work on OpenAgile because it is inspiring. It does exactly for me what it is intended to do for others. The purpose of OpenAgile is “To create an environment in which people are free to express their true nature and capacities to contribute to the betterment of their organization.” Anytime I am applying OpenAgile to my work in an organization, I feel like I am doing this. When I’m applying OpenAgile, I am capable of putting all of my energy into whatever I’m doing. I don’t get distracted.
Some things that I’ve done where I applied OpenAgile and felt a strong sense of accomplishment: fixing my deck, making a nice garden, fixing up my house. These are all tangible things that are the result of focused effort. And all of these grew in quality over successive iterations.
Now I’m reflecting on something else: What does this tell me about my purpose in life (at least my current understanding of it)?
I believe that to be of service to others, I must help them find a new approach to getting things done which allows them to align their inner and outer character. To break down the false dichotomy in our society that says we have to be either a spiritual or a material being. We can be both, and we can have purpose and meaning in our work environment. OpenAgile has shown me that, and I want to show other people OpenAgile.
HI, wishing you good health and happiness
in the Service of the Cause of Baha’u’llah.