“It’s not what we’re running away from, but rather, what are we running towards?”
I heard the above thought recently as I explored the possibility of something new professionally and was faced with the difficult decision of leaving a job where I really enjoy my colleagues and have had a lot of fun vs. the unknown of something very intriguing with more opportunity for growth.
Part of what made this hard, was this was not something I sought, just a ‘this is where I am in Life today and need to be open so I’ll shall do just that’ type of experience.
It all began quite unexpectedly when a recruiter reached out, for another position so completely different that I honestly laughed, as I did not envision myself as a candidate for such a role that was shared. But why not have a conversation? Plus, I wanted to connect with the recruiter because I was advised long ago to develop such relationships, because, well you never know…
From there, it unfolded rather quickly.
Three great conversations in lieu of a formal interview and I was offered a different, more expanded role, and here we are, on the clock as the year winds down alongside this chapter coming to close.
I share all of this backstory because of the quote shared above.
My Conscientious Observer Within sits courtside of a game between Excitement and Trepidation.
I am reminded of the teachings on Joy and Sorrow from the Sausage King of the Pacific, that there sitting side by side you will find both if you go deep enough.
It takes me back to my own musings on Okay-Ness, or rather, that when we are truly mindful, we realize the moment is okay as it is, for everything exists simultaneously.
I still know not where this walk of life takes me, but I’ll share this. The end isn’t what it’s about and if you look and listen with your Heart, you’ll find all the guidance you need.
SOUL PAY ATTENTION.
Shortly after making the switch to where I am now, another challenging decision to embrace a new challenge, I was told that my time would be rewarding though short, and sure enough, in retrospect, that is exactly the case.
Tick-Tock.
Tock-Tick.
Soul Be Open my friends, for there are messages floating all around as we continue to run towards our purpose here on this plane of existence.
With that, much mahalo to this chapter with this company, the people, and all that I was gifted to learn and serve. I’ve grown more than I’d have guessed because of this. And now, it appears Life has more growth in store.
A hui hou -