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My Inspiration: Purpose and Legacy

Oct 30, 2014

Whatever is good for your soul

 

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2014 marked 4 years of moving  out of my old life and stepping into a brand new life. It marked being divorced for exactly one year. I made it a normal practice with each year to not make any resolutions. It is my practice to resolve to set goals. 2014 is the year in which I made the goals of finding a job with purpose and moving into my own space.

It was not just about finding a job, but to searching for a job with purpose. I wanted to join a new organization that made a difference in some way and my 7yo DD asked me one-day “mom what is your legacy?”. This set the ball in motion to really think “what is my legacy”, what can I pass on? When she asked the question I could not provide an immediate answer. After months of sending resumes and searching my emails for open positions, I decided to look more at organizations that provided a “PURPOSE”.   What does a job with PURPOSE mean?  For me, a job with PURPOSE is one where I am passionate and committed to the mission of the organization. It is a wonderful feeling to look forward to each morning when you are excited about making a difference and offering feedback that will benefit the lives of others.

I am fortunate to say that my goal was realized and I have found my job with PURPOSE.   The next phase is moving with the kids. If I include moving for the first time from home to college, this is my seventh time moving. It is exciting to plan a new space but hectic when you think of all the things you have accumulated in the last 4 years.   The one good thing that comes from moving is you can purge any and everything you are no longer using. I go through the kids clothes and either give away items or send to a consignment store.   It feels good to get organized and donate things that are of no use.  I wish I could say setting goals is an easy task but it takes mapping out a plan and putting the gears in MOTION!

Filed Under: My Inspiration, Single Mom Chronicles Tagged With: #justbecause, #moving, #noresolution, #purpose, job

Morning Talk Radio- Morning Confessions, Why?

May 15, 2013

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This is titled “Tranquility”
During my morning commute on Monday, I was listening to one of the local morning radio shows.    Monday mornings are reserved for confessions, ****blank stare****** A  woman(I’m being really nice)  called in to say she was with someone’s husband while his wife was trying to contact him.

The caller reveled in this as she stated with pride of their 13 year relationship and he’s been married for 10 years.    When asked if the wife knew she stated something like, she(the wife) has a feeling but can’t put her finger on it, end quote.

It amazes me how people can call into a radio station and air their dirty laundry, I just ask why?     I guess people take “confessions are good for  the soul” a bit too far.    The caller was delighted with her situation and acted as if she was a “winner”.   I was thinking, wow sharing someone’s husband gives you much to be proud of yet you have a reason to confess.    I guess this is the new world we live in, share and share alike….putting the brakes on!

Is this a matter of not wanting more or just not having  expectations or requirements?  I am by no means trying to uncover the lack of standards or the need to want what others may appear to have.   All I can say is, not to overuse a cliche “all that  glitters is not gold” (shoutout to Trinidad James).

One thing I am happy with about  myself is my ability to make my own happiness  and dictate my own destiny.    I do not yearn for anything possessed by someone else.    My conclusion on the lifestyles of others is I have no clue on the blood, sweat and tears it took to be where they are.   Personally I know the choices of this caller are definitely not the path I would elect to take.  When it is all said and done, be careful what you wish for!

What I do know, This QUEEN wants MORE!

My two cents! #Winning

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #justbecause, #more, #queen, #twocents, #winning

In Between……

May 9, 2013

I just realized it has been almost 26 yrs since I entered college as a FRESHMAN.   What would we do with a crystal ball?   Is it best to live life for the day, week, month and year?  If we could predict our futures would we make better choices or decisions? The unknown ……….If I countdown the from FRESHMAN year there has been college graduation,  multiple jobs, living in different cities, marriage, children, divorce and the NEXT CHAPTER!

Tonight in the midst of a conversation I realized all the unexpected within those 26 years.    The revelation is that all the unexpected in between prepares you for a glorious ending……..

Filed Under: Single Mom Chronicles, Uncategorized Tagged With: #justbecause, #mythoughts

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