Well, it's now almost two months since I (crazily as it turns out) gave up my job in order to pursue my 'real' goals and of enabling others to live fulfilling healthy lives. Now given that I hadn't found my dream job in almost 18 months of looking while I was employed, it's probably not the smartest move to become unemployed. Thing is, I KNOW that I did the right thing, what is puzzling me is why I haven't quite got on to the next phase.
So far, I've applied for - ooh, lets see, about 30 jobs and had exactly ONE interview. I really thought that was bound to be the one - the mirror in my bathroom asked the Universe for assistance in finding full-time employment that would further my goals by 4th May - I was due to hear about the job the previous Friday (1st May), but, curiously I didn't. When I still hadn't heard by Monday, I was a little sad, but woke up on Tuesday full of joie de vivre and ready for anything I went for a run. Knocked three minutes of my previous time for that route, so everything was lining up ....
9.37am and its a call from Taz, my recruitment consultant and fab lady, 'really sorry, but you didn't get the job. They offered it to their overseas candidate who had more commercial experience.' Oddly enough, I wasn't in the least worried, I'd already reconciled myself to the fact that I hadn't got the job and, as Denise (my wonderfully upbeat business coach said) clearly it wasn't the right job and wouldn't have furthered my goals.
The thing is, in order to further my goals I do need to be employed, otherwise I run the risk of not being able to pay the mortgage. Question, did I ask the Universe to provide? Actually no, I've never asked it to provide exactly, but have taken a tip from Ali and have sent that message out now, LOUD AND CLEAR.
Funnily enough, the last time my mirror had a date for work to start, I did - a friend totally unexpectedly asked me to do some market research for her. It turned out to be really interesting - who would have thought that there was so much going on in the world of animal diagnostics?(thanks Tina).
Perhaps the biggest mistake I may have made is in expecting things to fall into place without a clear plan of action. The Universe is amazing in the way that it provides what is asked of it, trouble is, it's definitely NOT an interpreter and without me being very specific, how can it possibly "KNOW" what I really want.
Lesson of the day:
1. Re-state my goals
2. Create a plan of action
3. Visualise how my life will be when I'm living my goals
4. Contact everyone I know to see what might be out there
5. GET TO WORK NOW
Welcome to the wide world of blogging, dude! Nice to see you here!
ReplyDeleteI had a look through all the templates but you're right - purple is not a favourite colour 'round here.
Your template isn't the one I was thinking of, which is good because I reckon it would be pretty easy to change the colours for you. Let me know if you want me to have a play with it.
I like your lessons for today - I have found #4 is the most effective (but seeing as I don't really do #1-3, maybe it would be even better if I did those as well!)
Good luck in the search. The Universe is a pretty cool provider...