For about a year now, I have been setting along the edge of the fence debating if Mary Kay was the right thing for me to do, would it fit in to my life like everyone says it will? I am an already super busy person that barely finds time to make my bed or put away my clothes, so why in the world should I even be thinking about joining Mary Kay. As time as gone on, something more true about me as shined through - I don't jump into things, I mull them over. And in this case its been about a year. But we all have things about us that make us who we are, and for that I am truly grateful. I tend to think about the whole picture, think about how doing something will change or alter my life, how it would impact others, how I would respond to it as time goes on, and so much more. But for something as rewarding as Mary Kay, I am thankful that I mulled over it for so long.
During a phone interview with my Mary Kay unit director, and recruiter (I am going to have to make sure I know all those titles and descriptions), we talked about what I was thankful in my life and what qualities that I value in my life. And while I don't totally know what I said (because I truly believe the holy spirit had hold of me), what I do know is that my family is number one! Not just mom and dad, but the concept that being part of something larger than me that enjoys spending time together, its incredible. And I am extra blessed that my boyfriends family is the same. We attend family reunions, large holiday gatherings, and so much together with our families.
Mary Kay consultants have told me, Mary Kay just fits into you life. And while I still don't totally grasp that I can see where it will. There is only one reason that I am able to do anything in this would, and that is because of my Absolute #1, God and my faith. Without the guidance that he provides and my determination to listen to what he wants me to do and where he is leading me, nothing that I have done would have been possible.
Also during that phone interview, I was asked what 3 words describe me.. and again, I don't recall everything I said, but as I reflect now, these would be what I choose.
Compassionate - I have compassion to care for others. I have compassion to see the joy in those that I impact. I have compassion for the homeless, those with out shelter, those living in situations that they cannot control, the invisible elders, and serving others. I have compassion for teaching children dance, showing them that they can do anything. I have compassion for helping someone see joy in their lives or whatever they are learning or doing. I have compassion for being a servant of Christ.
Change - If you know me on the social media world, you have probably seen the #bethechange or #anyonecanmakeachange. This would is full of things that need to be changed, and I truly believe that we all can make a change. But along those lines, I believe that I handle change well. I am open to seeing what opportunities are going to come from that change. Most people don't like change, don't want change because they way they are doing it is working out great. But I see change as being the opportunity for us to make a difference in the world and for something new to happen.
Control - Now most people would say that being controlling is a bad thing, and I agree. But I describe myself as being controlled. Being someone that does that best to make it appear to others that I am handling life well and it is controlled. I do however, enjoy being a leader. Being in control of our lives is what makes us be able to do more. Someone once said to me, you need to limit adding things to you life, you are going to over do it and burn out on life. And while I have learned how to limit some things, I strive off of being busy and stay in control of my life.
This is a new season for me, I am excited (a tad with butterfiles) about becoming a Mary Kay consultant. I am not totally sure how I see everything happening, and like I said above, I mull things over. But I am thankful that I climbed the fence, sat awhile along the way, and finally signed my agreement. We have no idea where life is taking us. I prayed about this, as I do with everything I mull over. For some reason, the start of a new season, is when I was told to add this to my life. Don't let life get in the way of living the life you are in control of, make the best of it! God gave his life for us, so that we could live ours. I look forward to having Mary Kay part of my life, and seeing where it takes me to be a servant of Christ.
Dear God, Your guidance is needed daily. Keep reminding me to talk to you. You are the reason I have opportunities, and for that I am truly grateful. Please watch over my dear friends as they move back home this week. And thank you for continuing to walk with me as I work on losing my life to find the one you have picked for me. In Jesus holy name, Amen.
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