We go through out our lives being asked a consistent question... "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Well this question has been a paralyzing question for most of us... (I don't have statistics, but from my circle of friends and acquaintances, I would assume that this question haunts about 97% of them.) When I grow up... What age does being a grown up actually start? Can you miss the date? What if you never do find your dream job, or you have found a really good job that does not give up to your childhood expectations? I am here to tell you to stop putting all of this pressure on yourself, and to discover life and live life, seek out opportunity.
When I was younger, I never knew what I wanted to be, all I knew was that I wanted to help people and to be happy, so I would play the guessing game and the fill in the blank game of the types of careers I was exposed to. When I would play make believe with my friends I would always play the role of a multitasker. If we played house, I would be the busy working mom who had a very important office job where she was the boss. If we played pop stars, I was always the one coming up with the choreography or designing the clothes. Even when I played barbies, my barbie was always on the go... Looking back, I see that I was destined to be where I am right at this moment. As you are reading this you are probably wondering what moment I am talking about? (Trust me, I am getting there!)
I must attribute my accomplishments and work ethic to my mother, she always listens to me, ad guides me to be different, to challenge authority, to stand up for what is right, to go after every opportunity and to never be afraid. I must also attribute where I am today to Alverno College, who helped me to hone and focus on the woman that I am today. And most of all I give all glory to God, for putting all of these amazing people in my life and for guiding me in all that I do.
I am proud to announce that my dream of becoming an Executive Director of a non profit has come true. In my mind I did not envision this happening until I was 40... But at the age of 26 I have been honored with this position. I will be serving the Homeless community in Western Waukesha County with Family Promise. I am so honored to be serving this community and working with such a brilliant and dedicated team of volunteers who are lead by God to live their faith and to share stewardship to the community. The volunteers and dedication are what inspire me to be great and to do whatever I can to honor their hard work and to provide a resource for the families impacted by homelessness.
As I sit on the brink of this accomplishment, I take a deep breath because I understand the commitment that I have made, this will change my entire life, and I cannot wait. I have a lot to live up to, ad I will not allow the enemy to distract me from who I am and what others see in me. I am a leader, I am a visionary and I am a child of God. I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life!
Inspired by the book Lean In... I will always be present and at the table.
Mariha
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