The Idea of Fulfilment...

The other day at my work, Clayton Bellamy spoke to us on the idea of Following Your Dreams; A common topic for any educational institution to promote. After discussing his speech with a friend of mine who was rather moved by it, I began thinking about my own life and what fulfilment means for me.

Initially, during my conversation with my friend, I thought to myself, I am fulfilled at the moment. However, it wasn't soon after that I realized, yes, I may be fulfilled with my job choice. With that particular aspect of my life and where it is going. Yet, I'm not completely fulfilled. So, I began thinking what more would fulfil me and in what aspect of my life do I requirement fulfilment.

Let me take a step back. In Clayton's speech, he talked about Surrounding Yourself with People of Excellence. So, I thought about the people in my life. What is my ultimate fulfilment, what will bring me the most joy in my life? So, I thought of what brings me joy, and one of the biggest things that bring me joy are the children that I work with daily. And I realized, my people of excellence. Are the women who I surround myself with, who I see very clearly as Excellent Mothers.

Could this be my ultimate fulfilment? Being a mother? How does one strive to become a mother? Especially with no male prospects at all? So, I brought this idea forward to my lovely room-mate who happened to come home and need a similar conversation. She said it best when she said "But, why isn't that something you can strive towards? If that is something that you ultimately want, then strive for it." I still haven't formulated in my mind what this striving is going to look like, but I'm ok with waiting. As my room-mate and I discussed and finally decided; Patience is A Virtue.

So, I guess what ultimately comes from this is that I do know what I want in life, and I need to do what it takes to get there. Yet, be patient and wait for God's timing. And God does work in mysterious ways. That same friend of mine who shared with me how Clayton's speech struck her, also knew that it was the right timing for the right speech. And I can't wait to see what she does with it, and I know she will!