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This has slowly become my prayer now. Not that the fog will disappear. But, I’m asking for the courage and faith to persevere. Who knows how long this journey will be. Two days, one week, or (grimace) — could it be — one year? Honestly, I can’t think that far ahead. I can only take it an hour at a time right now.
Resting Through the Fog That Won't Go Away
this morning in devos, my coworker read a portion of this article. it hit me quick, how much i truly relate to this. as i'm sure many of us would, but the thing that struck me most, was this idea that perhaps there is a bigger plan or bigger meaning in those moments of fog. maybe, just maybe, that fog, though it feels unsettling and very uncomfortable is the more crucial piece of your adventure. more crucial then taking action even. because while taking action requires bravery, sitting still can too. mama jules has always told me to just enjoy the now. love my life today. as is. i've always looked at it like a fog. and that once i get to that sunny opening, i'll enjoy and love. i invite you to read this article, and maybe it too will teach you that maybe mama jules has had it right all along.
work update
tomorrow is my last day at nordstrom. a weekend off. and i begin the next chapter in a kid's fairytale first thing monday morning.
lookin' good. feelin' good.
enough said. i'm beyond excited. we'll know more tuesday.
zu-me.
third interview set. friday. "we're just gonna keep at this until we find the right thing for you here." such a good feeling to know that you are wanted as much as you want.
act now or forever hold your peace.
fresh out of the raving review of yesterday, it's time to act. it's like this, i've been on a roll lately. hitting the top five salespeople in the department list a few days ago (let me tell you, that's a lot of lipstick), rewards galore, one customer hunting down my store manager to point me out and rave about me, booking like mad for trend show, making my daily goals, and on it goes. i chalk it up to my sub-goals of enjoying now, working smart, and being active. also, it's easier to act the part then fight it. needless to say, i'm in good graces. and i'm feeling super empowered. so i called HR. and they directed me to corporate HR. and they transfered me to a corporate recruiter. and i got my resume submitted for a position that i truly think i can excel in. keep me in your thoughts folks. well wishes and buddha prayers. no really, my coworker has me praying to buddha tonight to offer a sacrifice. i'm that serious.
take it to the top.
i mean we definitely love feedback. especially when it's good feedback. talk to my counter manager. take it to the department manager. hell, you can even email the store manager himself. orrrr.... you could take it straight to the top. like one of my customers. that's right folks. i had the most amazing news today! a customer of mine (mentioned in a post earlier, think cookies) sent an email to BLAKE NORDSTROM raving about yours truly! i said it then, and i'll say it now... people like her are why i do what i do! blake freaking nordstrom. i rode an elevator with this man a couple of months ago and was star struck. and now he can be star struck over me. i keed i keed. or do i? look out corporate, i'm coming for you!
enjoy bobbi.
enjoy now.
tal ben-shahar described it as the "arrival fallacy" in his book Happier. this is the belief that you'll be happy once you arrive at your final destination. as if to say i'll only be happy when...
truthfully, finding a career doesn't guarantee my happiness. in fact, it'll probably lead to a new goal, a higher position. it's bound to be hard work (i hope) and may even involve some doubt. so it goes to show that enjoying now... this moment... standing behind this makeup counter... that is where the focus should begin. perhaps it falls in cliche; "live like there's no tomorrow." but seriously, if mother nature decides to kick earth's bucket, tomorrow i forget how to drive on i5 south, or the mayans turn out to be right next year, i have no guarantee i'll be anywhere different than where i am on the job ladder. what i can guarantee is that i want my last seconds to be happy ones. i want to enjoy now, even if that means letting go of resentments or hurt feelings, ignoring how over qualified i am or how underwhelming my job can be. so i focus on the woman a couple of weeks ago who bought me a cookie and asked for my store manager's contact information so she could express her gratitude for my help, without even having her spend money. i focus on the young lady last month who hugged me and teared up because i did her makeup the night she was going to see a young man she had been secretly in love with for 7 years and ended up getting a date with the next night.
truthfully, i don't get my kicks in sales or rewards programs. i find it slightly draining. what i care about is helping people. find solutions. feel more confidant. feel pretty. and that is what i will do as i search for my next step. i will enjoy bobbi. i mean how hard can that be anyway. it's a tool belt full of great brushes that allow my hands to create a pretty powerful woman. literally.
