Unchartered Waters

Quote of the day: "“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way.”—Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel; Writer, Cartoonist

What a timely quote for me.

I’m getting on my way today and I’ve begun the ascent. The trail up the mountain is non-blazed territory. The brush is thick, sharp and sticky, but I’m finding my way as I go. My machete is my belief in a God who believes in me. The first rest stop is schedule for 4 p.m. when I meet with another department within the University.

The person I’m meeting with doesn’t know me. I don’t know him. It was recommended by the women I interviewed with a few weeks back that I connect with him because of my passions and aspirations. Maybe, just maybe, today’s meeting will point me in the direction of the peak. Maybe it will shorten my path to the top. Maybe it will direct me back the way I came. Regardless, some form of movement will occur and I LOVE movement.

I’m nervous. I’ve never approached my career this way. I am usually much more reactive to the jobs field. You now, look for job postings online and in the paper, applying and then hoping for a formal interview. I’ve always tried to fit me into all the positions I’ve had or applied to.

I believe each job I’ve had has been exactly what I needed at the time, and now, at this juncture in my life, I feel that process can no longer serve me, which essentially can no longer serve the world because what good am I to the world if I am not utilizing “me.” If “me” comes from God, then by all means, there must be value and purpose in what is “me.” Now, I’m trying something new. I’m approaching my career by searching the job postings within my soul and then looking externally for opportunities to serve out these passions.

I’m nervous. Did I say that already?

I thought I wouldn’t have time today to post on my blog. I thought I would need to use every extra minute I have to prep for the meeting. Although I have spent some time prepping, I realized I needed to post. I needed to exhale and find my voice. I’m so thankful I did. I’ve come home.

I trust in me. I trust in God’s trust in me. I love life. I love others. I love my ability to feel and care. I love my passions. I believe there’s value to these passions. And most importantly, I believe I am here to serve—to give—in concert with these passions.

I am asking today to be of service…not to be served.

Wish me well. I’ll comment in tomorrow’s posting on the meeting.