So this week has been wild!! I get frustrated on those weeks when I just have noooo time to write my blog. But, I keep trying to. Thanks for your patience, and hopefully some of what I say is worth it. Work is wonderful and I love feeling like I can make a difference in people's lives. It's something I have always loved about my career choice. It is official that I am the Dietary Director/Clinical Dietitian at Kona Community Hospital which has meant starting the biggest job I have ever had at the age of 45. What in the heck happened with that.
I am so thankful for that blessing and it was a miracle that the only job of it's kind on the island opened up at precisely the moment I needed it. It has given me the opportunity to establish my own independence. Yes it's busy and on some days overwhelming, but it may be the most liberating thing I've done in my life. And that's a huge statement for me.
As always, the major tests in our lives which seem to push us to the brink are most generally followed by the greatest rewards of our lives if we persevere, and gratefully accept them. The trick is, to put your head down and just keep on rolling no matter what. Life is going to happen good and bad. Accept it and make the best of it, or wallow in it and endure the worst longer than you need to. I am certainly in no way perfect in this theory, it's just not in my nature to give up. Too stubborn I suppose.
Answer this question: What would you do if you actually gave up? Where would you be? What does giving up mean to you? How would it feel? Is there anyway you could make your way back? Perplexing. Those are answers that are different for everyone. I know mine because on rare occasions, I've thought, "I give up." About a minute after that, the thought comes to mind, "No, I don't." I've almost gotten mad at myself and argued (yes me, myself and I often have conversations...kind of like Jack) that I should be able to give up. Not so, and I know better. Nothing ever stays the same...ever...might as well keep on living and living with joy and gratitude. In the end, it's all good. Especially if you did all you could to make it that way.
Many people know and I love to embarrass my kids with the fact that I love to jam to classic rock. Not the heavy metal stuff but, Boston, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Journey, you know where I'm coming from fellow children of the stoneage. (Actually my kids love it too.) There were some great songs with some great messages. One of my favorites is Roll With The Changes, by Reo Speedwagon. It's been on my brain the last couple of days and is to relevant. So, I thought I'd share it. Enjoy it and sing along if you dare...I guarantee most of you know the words. Later Mates!
No comments:
Post a Comment