Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - June 6th

We know what we are but know not what we may be. – Shakespeare

Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity. – Edwin Hubbel Chapin

Climb ev’ry mountain, Ford ev’ry stream, Follow ev’ry rainbow, ‘Til you find your dream. – Sound of Music

We grow great by dreams. – Woodrow Wilson

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

This past weekend, I facilitated an event where we discussed what we wanted to be when we were five (5) years old.  We discussed which of the characteristics we are using in our current jobs or volunteer activities.  It was interesting to listen to attendee’s state what they wanted to be and see how they have incorporated some of those characteristics and traits into their lives today.

As I was pondering the topic preparing to facilitate the event, I had flashbacks to when I was a child.  I remember creating lessons plans because I wanted to be a teacher.  I had a very creative imagination and would pretend to speak to large crowds of people.  With my parent’s typewriter, I created “checks” to be a bank teller.    

How are those “flashbacks” incorporated into my life today?  In the last seventeen (17) years, I have worked in the financial industry (check creation).  During this time, I worked as a trainer at a credit union (teacher and creation of lesson plans).  Additionally, I have been speaking at events since I found a love for public speaking in college. 

It truly amazed me to remember the dreams I had when I was younger and see how I am living those out today. 

Challenge:  What did you want to be when you were 5?  To help remember your dreams of when you were younger and help find more of your true self, here are five questions that Terri Foy includes in her YouTube video called “What were you made to do?”

1.  What were your interests as a child? 
2. What gets you excited? 
3. What do others say you are so good at? 
4. What do you talk about the most? 
5. What is God speaking to your spirit?

Resource

Terry Foy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34h7jEeiNj0

The things you are passionate about are not random-they are your calling. - Fabienne Fredrickson

Be who you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire. – St. Catherine of Sierma

Be yourself. The world worships an original. - Ingrid Bergman

Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - May 30th

It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute… that gives meaning to our lives. – Tony Robbins

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. - John F. Kennedy

Last Friday, I “celebrated” one year living in Virginia (Washington, D.C.).  With this milestone in my life, I took some time to ponder the year.

When I decided to take this leap of faith, I knew the basics: where I would live, my job and where I would attend church.  Driving into D.C. on that Thursday afternoon (May 26, 2016), I was filled with awe, excitement and amazement seeing the Pentagon and after attaining my apartment key I was overjoyed and marveled knowing I would wake up to the Pentagon and Washington Monument every morning as I looked out my window.   On that first morning, I woke up to see the sun rise and knew a new day had dawned in my life.

Through the year, it was not what I expected; however, it has been pretty awesome!  After a rough start, it took about a month before I began volunteering in my church.  Now, I volunteer monthly for Hospitality, I participate in 2^nd Saturday Serve where I go to an assisted living facility to paint the finger nails of female residents and I am assisting with an awesome group called Work & Faith where we discuss how our profession and faith intersect. 

The turning point was attending my first meeting at a local Toastmaster Club.  When I called my mother after the meeting, she said my whole experience in Virginia changed.  Through Toastmasters, I have completed various speeches and participated in two speech contest, in which I won one and branded myself “The Texas Lady”. 

Politically, I have had a harder start.  I volunteered for the Trump/Pence campaign and traveled to New Hampshire to volunteer for the Ayotte campaign.  What an experience!  My sister came to attend various Inauguration events with me in January, which was a great experience. 

I have not been able to see do as much “sightseeing” as I would have liked, but I have taken some awesome runs into D.C. and the sunrises are breathe-taking.  Furthermore, I have traveled a few places on the East Coast, which has definitely broadened my horizons!

 

Through my various activities and responsibilities, I have met many wonderful people from various walks of life.  When you live so close to the Pentagon and D.C., I can testify that you have no idea who you are working out with in the gym, attending church with or who you will see in the airport.   

This year has brought many smiles and many tears.  My mom has said a couple times that she is proud of how much I have changed in how I handle the difficulties of life.  Through it all, I see how I am progressing toward accomplishing many of my dreams and goals. 

Bill Gates said:

Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.

I cannot wait to see where I am after 10 years with this awesome experience I have endured over the last year.

Challenge:  Take the chance…take the risk…IT IS WORTH IT!

Hindsight is always twenty-twenty. – Billy Wilder