Faith in the Unknown

I'm writing to you all today to tell you two stories. The last two days... I'm gonna be straight up, I've been in a damn funk. I have NOT been thrilled about my life and I am ready for the next thing... On days like this, it's easy to get caught up and get down on yourself. I have to constantly remind myself that I can't close myself off to the opportunities the world holds for me. Luckily, on these days, the universe sends little messengers to let me know that YOU, you beautiful person you, are gonna be OKAY. More than ok, you're gonna be MAGNIFICENT.

Yesterday was my last day at World Market, and it ended up being the first 8 hour shift that I've ever worked there, training my replacement. So I go in at 8 am, ready to be done, and meet up with the new guy, a man in his 40's who was ready to leave his office job for something more laid back. He was clean cut and very well put together, so bubbly and perky. I was excited that I had the chance to spend my last day with someone who would make me forget my funk for awhile. He asked me about why I was leaving the company and I told him I had been offered a position with Columbus City Schools. His face was pure joy when I told him this. He said, "You must be in your 20's... and you are doing all the right things. You are clearly a great and hard worker based on how you're training me, and now you have found the first steps towards your career. I'm not gonna lie, I HATED my 20's, I would never choose to go back. The 30's is where it's at. And your on your way to making your 30's amazing. You are progressing in your professional life, so you will have financial responsibility. And you clearly take good care of your health, so you'll have your looks too. Young girl, you have a lot to look forward to." I wanted to wipe a tear from my eye. This complete stranger made me think about how hard I have been working to get to where I want to be, and affirmed that all would be ok as long as I kept at it. He made my whole day go so much more smoothly simply by sharing a nugget of wisdom. <3

Today, I started my first training for my new position. While I am ENTIRELY too excited about the job... I got home from training and all I wanted to do was mope around my house... mope mope mope. I finally decided to get out of the house, go pick up a prescription, grab some ice cream and go for a joy ride with Cobra. I head to Kroger downtown and do my business. As I'm walking back to the car, a woman hollers at me from behind and says "Little girl, bless your heart, you have so much more energy than I do, look at that walk!" I had to turn around and laugh with the woman as she cackled at her statement. She saw Cobra sitting in my passenger seat and squealed with excitement, "OH! You have a furry friend!!! Can I pet him?!" and of course I said yes, as Cobra loves new friends. We got to talking about where I got Cobra, and her hope that the dog she had to put up for adoption was now in a good home. She told me she had to give up the dog when her husband went to prison for domestic abuse. She had recently gotten out of rehab, and, "I've been clean for 16 months honey, 16 long hard worth it months". She then asked me for a ride to an apartment a couple blocks away. Compelled by her love of dogs and her lovely disposition, I said yes. She hopped in the car, let Cobra hop in her lap, and gave me directions to where she was going. When we pulled up, she said "This isn't my house... I've been living in the shelter, but I've been helping the old man that lives here for years... he is disabled and can't cook or clean, so I come over a few times a week and help him out." So off she went, gave Cobra a hug, thanked me and was on her way.

Now, obviously I am not just letting every person off the street hop into my car... but sometimes, you feel an emotional pull to something and you trust that the universe is leading you to something that is going to open your eyes, highlight something you've been missing or teach you a lesson. I am so thankful for these two people who so happily crossed my path at just the right time. Sometimes you just have to trust that your life is going to pull itself together just by pushing yourself to be a little better.

Exceed your own expectations and trust that the world has got your back. Good things are coming your way.

Love Always,