make your own opportunities.
after moaning and groaning about having to drive up to bridgewater tonight and enduring stares because i was apparently severely underdressed, i am very happy that i attended the healthcare businesswomen's association event - "how to be successful in a world of change: insights from executive women in healthcare"
now, i've only been working at the national women's health resource center for three months. though my time there has exposed me to a lot of things, i'm not exactly hip to healthcare lingo or very familiar with the major players. the panelist's introductions went a bit over my head. however, it was the q&a session that really stood out.
these women were incredible. i'd guess their ages to be between 35-50. and in their careers they managed to rise to the top completely on their own. if they weren't being challenged enough at a job, they switched. if they became bored with where they lived, they moved. and yet continued to build business relationships and maintain their character. it seemed as though their career transitions had been seamless.
they spoke of the opposition strong women face and how they deal with it. that balance is not just possible in life, it's entirely necessary. every word they spoke was inspirational, especially being received through the ears of a fellow strong woman who has always faced adversity in her career.
tonight, i realized that i am restless. not unhappy, just restless. all of my life, i've made things happen for myself. i wanted to start a zine, so i did it. i wanted three internships, so i went out and got them. i constantly keep my eyes open for opportunities, but mostly, i have tried to create them.
since i left college, i haven't really done that. i stumbled upon my current job on craigslist, and i am very blessed to have it, but there are still pieces missing. i want more of a connection to music. i'll say it right now, stars and scars is not enough. and i fear i may not be able to take my company to the next level. i may need to branch out and try something else...
i want a dream job. and i see no reason why i can't have that. it must connect to music, and it must in some way help people. i'm on the cusp of doing both right now, and i think i just discovered a way to merge the two, at least for a short while.
basically, i've been doing too much waiting and not enough doing.
i'm restless.
restless minds and restless bodies thrust us into darkness. but restless hearts light the way.
now, i've only been working at the national women's health resource center for three months. though my time there has exposed me to a lot of things, i'm not exactly hip to healthcare lingo or very familiar with the major players. the panelist's introductions went a bit over my head. however, it was the q&a session that really stood out.
these women were incredible. i'd guess their ages to be between 35-50. and in their careers they managed to rise to the top completely on their own. if they weren't being challenged enough at a job, they switched. if they became bored with where they lived, they moved. and yet continued to build business relationships and maintain their character. it seemed as though their career transitions had been seamless.
they spoke of the opposition strong women face and how they deal with it. that balance is not just possible in life, it's entirely necessary. every word they spoke was inspirational, especially being received through the ears of a fellow strong woman who has always faced adversity in her career.
tonight, i realized that i am restless. not unhappy, just restless. all of my life, i've made things happen for myself. i wanted to start a zine, so i did it. i wanted three internships, so i went out and got them. i constantly keep my eyes open for opportunities, but mostly, i have tried to create them.
since i left college, i haven't really done that. i stumbled upon my current job on craigslist, and i am very blessed to have it, but there are still pieces missing. i want more of a connection to music. i'll say it right now, stars and scars is not enough. and i fear i may not be able to take my company to the next level. i may need to branch out and try something else...
i want a dream job. and i see no reason why i can't have that. it must connect to music, and it must in some way help people. i'm on the cusp of doing both right now, and i think i just discovered a way to merge the two, at least for a short while.
basically, i've been doing too much waiting and not enough doing.
i'm restless.
restless minds and restless bodies thrust us into darkness. but restless hearts light the way.