Hello dear friends, many people say 2020 was one of the worst years they’ve endured. My heart goes out to those of you who have experienced significant loss. It is definitely one unlike any other I have experienced but for me it has forced me to re-evaluate my life in a way I may never have got around to for a few years.
The position I had just accepted was made redundant and I found myself Contact Tracing Covid 19, then managing a team of 20. I loved the work, it was valuable and important but it was only a short term contract. Fast forward to here and now and I have moved my life to a fabulous small town, Geraldine, New Zealand. I felt a real need to connect to my community and contribute to the members. I’ve been searching so long for a “job” that is significant, that is personally fulfilling and where I can support people in an authentic and caring way.
Introducing Geraldine’s funeral director! My loved ones have all responded, “Wow” to this career change…closely followed by, you’d be perfect for the job. I can report that I have used every single skill and experience I have gleaned in every single job and every single life experience. I am growing at a phenomenal rate, I’m challenged and leant on daily and I couldn’t be more honored to help people through one of the most difficult times in their lives.
I guess I want to share that through challenges, you may well find options that will reveal themselves to you. It helps to remain open and explore your choices. For me, I like to look back on lessons learnt from the previous year and to have a word or mantra for the New Year. 2021 – Is ACTION. It is time to action my plans laid in place in 2020, that have taken a back seat to accommodate my life changes but I am now settled and focused. Action to also commit to physically moving. I’ve dusted off my push-bike today and trundled off into town for a cuppa, my butt has only just regained feeling, but I feel exhilarated and inspired.
Tell me friends, what would your word for 2021 be?