Peace & Calm

Tonight while visiting with friends I was told I look peaceful and relaxed. It has been about a month that I have been back at my old job and I am happy. I am no longer stressed and feel good. I am happy to be doing what I was doing nine months ago.

It is said hind sight is everything and as I look back on where I was nine months ago I was frustrated with not being able to move anywhere at the University and with my job. I wanted a change but did not have any goals or any idea of what I wanted to do. I realize that I took the promotion I was offered for all the wrong reasons (like moving up the ladder for the sake of moving up the ladder, more money is good, have my own office, etc., etc.). I was not happy and fortunately was able to realize that doing something different was not what I needed.

Someone recently said to me "The Grass is greener over the septic tank". I believe it and realize that what needed to change was my perspective. I use to get angry over certain job duties, and now after having been promoted and moved back to my old job, I am grateful to perform those job duties that angered me. Not only am I grateful but I enjoy them and do them glad fully knowing I am helping others.

It is interesting how the changes we need are internal and those are the ones that make a big difference in life.