So I've more or less been on this "journey of self-discovery" (and by that I mean dreaming of all the possibilities that the future could hold for me in the way of career/ministry) for a while now, and I don't know how far down the trail I've gotten yet. That's okay for now because I think there needs to be a certain level of unknown involved. That's what keeps your eyes open and your heart humble. I'll go ahead and admit that sometimes it's a little frustrating not knowing what the next step is, and, at times, even more frustrating feeling like all of my time is tied up in responsible grown-up things (mainly I mean work, here) and at the end of the day I don't have much time or energy to put into things that push me towards my own goals and desires.
Out of everything I can see myself doing in the future, I honestly would like to pursue writing at some capacity. I don't know if that means sticking with a blog or publishing a book!
When I dare to admit this book possibility, so many lies pop into my head about how I can't do it, how there are so many obstacles, how it would be such an investment risk...etc. The list is quite long, actually.
But I feel like I have thoughts to share with the world... With specific people in the world, even. I think one thing that God is trying to teach me is that yeah, I don't know how to publish or market or network or whatever, but for now what I need to do is focus on being obedient in the next step on this journey. I can't do any of those other things and it isn't even time to worry about them yet, but when it is time, God is the One who is supposed to see it through if it's something He has asked of me. I really don't have much to do with the equation.
I apologize if these thoughts seem disjoint. (I know that probably isn't good advertising for any book...) But these are things floating around in my head for the time being.
Hopefully there are more profound things to come! lol
Carly
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
First Thoughts: The Future
Okay, so it's a good thing that this is digital media and only collects digital dust. If this were on the bookshelf I'd be sneezing right now trying to open it and write in it.
I'm finding myself at an interesting place at the start of this year. I'm finding myself being fairly introspective in the realm of my job. I'm reading this book that's really interesting (it's called "48 Days to the Work You Love") and wondering what my ideal job and career situation looks like. Now this is a little more complicated than it used to be because now I'm married (!) and have to think very long-term about how work fits into my life anymore. I have to figure out how working fits with a future family and how graduate school for both David (hubby) and I both get to happen.
For those who don't know, David is currently working on his Master's degree in music performance. So for now I'm the one bringing home the bacon. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate my job. I'm just wondering if there's some way I can do things I love and make all the monies. Long-term I think that's an excellent goal. But all of my crochet prowess times three isn't going to bring home as much bacon as I already do.
Also, I'm not saying that I'm giving up on my dream counselor position. I still have a heart for people who are in relationships (pre-dating, dating, courting, engagement, marriage) and still think that I can help. But let me be real for a second...there's a lot about that thought that intimidates me. How do I know what's best for people? Plus, there are a lot of situations that, at this point in time, I have no idea how to deal with. I know that's what further education is for, but still, these types of thoughts haunt me.
Anyway, this blog is supposed to be about what God is teaching me, right? Well, yeah. I don't know that I have any specific thing to say except that I know He has it all figured out. He's given me abilities and passions for a reason. I would guess that reason is that He expects me to use them.
If anyone sees a job listing for a singing, tap dancing, crocheting pre-marital counselor let me know. I'd be willing to give it a shot.
Thanks for reading!
CRW<3
I'm finding myself at an interesting place at the start of this year. I'm finding myself being fairly introspective in the realm of my job. I'm reading this book that's really interesting (it's called "48 Days to the Work You Love") and wondering what my ideal job and career situation looks like. Now this is a little more complicated than it used to be because now I'm married (!) and have to think very long-term about how work fits into my life anymore. I have to figure out how working fits with a future family and how graduate school for both David (hubby) and I both get to happen.
For those who don't know, David is currently working on his Master's degree in music performance. So for now I'm the one bringing home the bacon. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate my job. I'm just wondering if there's some way I can do things I love and make all the monies. Long-term I think that's an excellent goal. But all of my crochet prowess times three isn't going to bring home as much bacon as I already do.
Also, I'm not saying that I'm giving up on my dream counselor position. I still have a heart for people who are in relationships (pre-dating, dating, courting, engagement, marriage) and still think that I can help. But let me be real for a second...there's a lot about that thought that intimidates me. How do I know what's best for people? Plus, there are a lot of situations that, at this point in time, I have no idea how to deal with. I know that's what further education is for, but still, these types of thoughts haunt me.
Anyway, this blog is supposed to be about what God is teaching me, right? Well, yeah. I don't know that I have any specific thing to say except that I know He has it all figured out. He's given me abilities and passions for a reason. I would guess that reason is that He expects me to use them.
If anyone sees a job listing for a singing, tap dancing, crocheting pre-marital counselor let me know. I'd be willing to give it a shot.
Thanks for reading!
CRW<3
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