"Put your big girl panties on and DO something!"
That quote makes me smile. As a mom I think it is kind of funny. Especially because I have on numerous occasions said "big girl panties" in a serious tone followed by a song about how wonderful they are or other potty related issues. Yes, I said potty. Did I mention, I'm a mom?
As the currently underachieving dreamer that I am it is also quite inspiring. To me this quote says, quit messing around and figure out your life! I have felt called to do more for a very long time and have made up excuses as to why it wouldn't work right then. Because my passions lie in service, not the corporate money-making world. Don't get me wrong, I like money. I want money. I wouldn't pass up lottery winnings, but I want a life where I am...Wow, unexpected roadblock. Thought I knew what I was going to say once I started that last sentence.
Quick side note - you will get this a lot on my blog. I tend to think out loud, or in this case as I type and you have the pleasure of seeing my winding, often random thought process. Lucky you : P
Ok, my goal is to make the world a better place. Ultimately a job where I am doing just that is what I want. I would love to be able to teach my children by example that life isn't about "stuff" and that working doesn't mean you only aspire to make money. Trouble is, I don't really know how to get there. <- Excuse number one. Where does one start? There are so many worthy and wonderful causes that it is far too difficult to say one is better than the other and deserves my efforts/money more. What sacrifices will I have to make? As with most people these days, we certainly are not rich. In fact, we are stretched to the max and eeking by. I can't afford a pay cut right now. Excuse number two. The excuses keep coming.
I mentioned before that I have felt called and the calling has never been pressed upon me greater than it is now. So now is the time, I feel, to put my big girl panties on and DO something! You, Mr. or Ms. reader have a job now. That job is to follow my journey and keep me accountable. Can't believe I just said that. I may have just opened up a can of worms. I am much more comfortable with the other kind of can. I have even been known to sing about it ; P
Off to DO something.
