I never thought that I would get to Hoover Dam and I did! I never thought that I would get to fifty-seven years old and I am here! What I have seen of my life so far, surrounds me like the mountains at the Dam cradle the Colorado River. What an amazing view of the river's journey where the beginning and end of the path are neither in earshot nor line of sight. Like the view from the Dam, I am stand in awe of where I have been; what I have accomplished and what is left to be done.
For thirty years I have been a Registered Nurse, an administrator, a nurse leader and I find myself at a fork in the road of my career. It is uncomfortable. I mean what am I to do? Do I just to stand here, holding on to what I know and hope someone notices? Do I go to the left or right? Each path in front of me is virtually unknown to me. I admit that I am in general fearful of the unknown simply because it is "un-known".
The path on the left, however, has some familiar foliage and rocks at its beginning. The path on the left is layered also with comfort, like an inviting old pair of well-worn slippers. It has the familiar aroma of the career path already walked. On the other hand, I feel the draw of the right path. The brightness of the energy on this path, just up ahead, is blinding and somewhat frightening. Yet, I feel the aliveness of this path's radiating warmth. I am invigorated and my sense of purpose starts to tingle. This path is now ablaze with the limitless potential that is often found in the unknown.
Still uncomfortable, I step to the right and continue my career and life's journey. On this path, almost immediately, I enter a state of redesign. As I venture down this road, I find that I am participating in realigning my thinking and my actions. Soon, I begin to receive each new day as a gift filled with an abundance of possibilities. The resounding and clear message that what I desire can be mine when I am in tune, listen deeply and take action in my life. When I set my goals and I do the footwork, I achieve my dreams. The unknown is now a welcomed unfolding of my new reality. I have realized a dream and I am a Certified Professional Coach. I can embrace my career experience as it informs my coaching. As my coaching talents expand it my career is revitalized. I suddenly realize that I am ReeNgineered and living it!
In the weeks, months and hopefully years to come. I will use this virtual space to share my footwork. My past, present and future steps on my journey of continuous transformation.
Until next time!