Why I Blog (1)

I attended the GMM of PMAP (People Management Association of the Philippines) at Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City early this afternoon. Guess what? They discussed in the plenary what we are bloggin’ lately, Corporate Social Responsibility (read related post here or here).

It was fun listening to Francis Kong as he share his insights about CSR, from the perspective that ethics and respect should start from oneself. With these, he made one statement that is an instant hit, at least to me =)

” High tech.. high touch“

The main message is simple:

Though time, society and lifestyle change, ones value system and faith to God should remain constant.

I have been bloggin’ for over a year, and my reason for such is to advocate spiritual intelligence or the recognition of time honored principles and add value to my readers. I know a bunch of people who are religious but still too far to being principle-wise. A principle-wise person integrates spiritual principles in his life– application is not limited to his religious beliefs but scope includes business, career, work, relationships, etc.

For purposes of mutual learning, I am sharing lessons learned in the form of blog, anecdotes and articles to “sharpen the saw”, a term coined by Steven Covey, with young professionals and entrepreneurs. Life is too short to be wasted when lost in the corporate world. Work is intended for one to live.. but to some, work deprived them of life, even though they have more than what they need.

I believe we are here for a purpose– our life are pieces of puzzle that are needed by another life. The gifts and skills bestowed to us are intended not only to gain personal wealth, but to provide “solutions and answers” to the needs of individuals, organizations and community.

We are being connected to people or groups not by chance but for a purpose. Others may be needing our skills and talent, to address their need, and others can also provide the missing pieces of puzzle in our life or situation. This is CSR in a personal level with a touch of spiritual intelligence.

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17

Sonnie Santos is a Motivational and Self Help Resource Person, Human Resource Generalist, Trainer and Volunteer Worker. He has authored several anecdotes on work issues and career development in the context of life principles.