At any rate, I've hesitated even more because after finishing a seasonal job and resuming my work search in mid-January I didn't feel what I had to share would be positive, and who wants to be a downer? Some local family stuff was going down about that time so I used it as an excuse to put off diving back in and kind of had a private pity party for a week.
This whole process has been challenging. I invested so much time and effort into MY plan and things not going my way are very disheartening. Maybe it's only child syndrome or I've just been lucky and spared this kind of struggle most of my life. I've had my struggles, but there was a light at the end of the tunnel and this tunnel seems longer than I expected. At any rate, I finally ended the pity party, let out all the frustration and got determined to start fresh.
I'm taking a break from skating because I can't afford to get hurt on a low budget with no health insurance, but instead I started training for a 5k. I focus on my job search, but I also focus on staying involved as a Non-Skating Official for derby, volunteering at church, and trying to be a good friend to my Okie family. I'm also trying to stay diligent in my spiritual journey. I stumble along the way, but things are looking up.
I signed on with an employment agency that recruits for temporary work as well as temporary to hire. It's mostly administrative assistance, which leaves me feeling unfulfilled but helps get by and keeps me from vegging out on the couch too much. This week I've been filling in so at least they are finding me things to do and I'm being useful to someone. Gotta find that positive spin! On Monday I have an interview for a job that looks promising.
Today during my down time at work (I'm limited in what I can assist with due to unfamiliarity and the phone calls weren't pouring in) I read this article online.
To sum it up, OKC Thunder Player Hasheem Thabeet has previously struggled in his NBA career despite being the number 2 draft pick in 2009. He went through trades and coaches until he got picked up by the Thunder. Early in his career he was under a lot of pressure to perform very well while transitioning to a higher caliber of game play, as well as being criticized for not performing as well as other draft picks of the year. Through it he stayed positive, which STILL garnered criticism. Finally, he was traded to the Thunder where he was coached in a way that focused on building his strengths while still improving and equalizing his weaknesses. He didn't have to be everything to everyone, just focus on being HIS best and contributing to the team in the role that best suits his ability, skills, and talents. Not sidelining him completely for mistakes or because he hasn't fully grown into his potential. Most of all, he felt welcomed and included in the community of the team
Isn't that all we really need to thrive? To be accepted for our individual talents and contributions? To be encouraged to keep working and persevering? To know that if we make a mistake and haven't fully reached our potential, there is still plenty of road for the journey? I thrive most when I have other people to turn to as part of a caring community of encouragement, whether that be family, friends, scholastic, or professional. At the same time, when you're by yourself or when your community isn't as positive you have to have that inner light to stay positive and push forward. It may be unusual, but I found that article inspiring.
Well there's an update and hopefully some encouraging thoughts from me. I've stayed up a wee bit too late, yet again, so I'll end this for today. :)
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