You provided a very interesting analysis describing how you connect your field of
study in industry/organizational psychology with the lessons from the Grand
Narrative. As you pointed out, understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in
the workplace environment is very important and being able to view this through
the lense of the Grand Narrative offers a way to boost performance, increase
morale, and optimize the efficiency of operations. As Wolters would note, the
nature of a workplace is a positive and healthy environment in its pure form of
creation—when things get awry, employees get disenfranchised; etc. it is time for
a reset in order to bring those people back to a positive state through redemption
(Wolters, 2005). Furthermore, I liked how you pointed out that a career pivot does
not necessarily have to be seen as something negative or daunting, but rather as
an opportunity to find purpose once again. As our society is filled with constant
change, many people could benefit from this understanding as they switch jobs to
find the perfect fit for them—the Grand Narrative can encourage these individuals
to stay positive and look towards the future when dealing with any adverse
situations in their current work environment. A verse from Scripture that
encapsulates these ideas is Jonah 2:2 “And said, I cried by reason of mine
affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou
heardest my voice” (KJV). This verse demonstrates that even in a difficult
situation where one must switch environments, however daunting the obstacle,
faith in the Lord will help the individual see the meaning and opportunity to regain
purpose in spite of the ordeal. a
References
The King James Version Cross Reference Study Bible. (2016). Barbour Publishing,
Uhrichsville, OH.
Wolters, A. M. (2005). Creation regained: Biblical basics for a reformational
worldview. William B. Eerdmans Pub.
