And here is the update on how my goals are shaping up:
It's about to get real. This is a PSA for anyone who does not want to read about the inner workings of someone else's life, and prefers to live in the fairyland of rainbows and unicorns...not that I am saying that unicorns are fake...just the subject of another blogpost ;). I have really been focused on changing my mindset with regards to resources and abundance, and recently had to come face to face with the reality that I was living in a space of lack for much longer than I realized. If I believe in a God of abundance, and I do, then I need to also subscribe to the idea that I have everything I need (and that whatever I need will be provided for me). I realized that I was more focused on the "stretch" part than anything else, perhaps a throwback from being on mission and coming back feeling emotionally, physically, and even financially depleted. As I mentioned in my blog regarding goals for the year, financial freedom is on the list. If I had committed to staying in the US for an extended period of time, then I needed to be able to live in such a way that allowed me to breathe while offering care to a loved one who means the world to me. As admirable as society sometimes makes a sacrifice look, if I am not taking care of myself on a basic level, then I cannot give from a good and healthy place to someone else. I am happy to say that, although it is still a work in progress, I have been able to save for travel that is near and dear to my heart, buy groceries in a real and sustainable way, and make a 10 year plan for meeting my emergency fund goals. And all of this because I took a real look at what was available to me in resources coming in and out, and in having faith that if I am living true to my calling of God's will in my life, that He will provide. As a bonus while working part-time gigs as a lifeguard, and eventual swim instructor, I have had the opportunity to see the inner workings of emergencies as well as assisting those in a time of most need. Beyond the physical requirements to complete the work lending itself useful to my "physically fit and free" goal referenced here, it really got me thinking about two main things: 1 - how my time spent as a lifeguard/swim instructor could give me opportunities to further my personal mission 2 - how to better spend my time so that I am working directly towards my further goals, mission, and vision Check back soon for an update on another endeavor to further my personal mission while getting tangible practice for empowering and inspiring survivors of violence!
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AuthorValerie Ellis, who is in alignment with the Black Lives Matter Movement and everyone whose life is impacted, now or before, by times of social injustice. Archives
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