What did I just do? Did I just say NO to what some would call “a chance of a lifetime”? Could I have just turned down my “golden ticket”? Maybe but I don’t think so! At least I hope NOT!
I was approached with a great opportunity! It could have easily been “THE ONE”! The one that changed my whole life! Yet, I turned it down! Who does that??!!
At first, I thought it was fear talking, even had someone tell me that! But then I realized, it just wasn’t what I wanted to do! It did not excite me like I thought it would. I could have easily made it “look” like it aligned with my aspirations, but I had to be honest with myself – it didn’t! And it would have pulled me into a totally different direction than what I wanted to do. (Yes, I’m using my post to justify my decision – you should try it sometimes)
But there is purpose in my rambling!
Have you ever had an opportunity drop onto your lap and although everyone around you was excited about it; You knew it could change the game; You knew this could open great opportunities for you, for some reason something inside of you just didn’t engage? It just seemed OFF!?!? It didn’t quite feel like “THE ONE”!
If not careful, FEAR can set in! Not just fear of the what’s ahead but fear of making the wrong decision. This is where it’s so important to know yourself! To trust yourself! To not allow others to push you into something you don’t want to do. This is your life! Your decisions are based on what’s best for you and no one else! Let’s be real, you will have some people whispering in your ear – not because they think it’s best for you, but because they are looking at how they can capitalize off your decision. Be careful!
Making life changing decisions can be scary! Sometimes, you just don’t know what to do! If you turn left – things could change forever! If you turn right – things could change FOREVER!
Did you know every opportunity is NOT a God-given opportunity? Did you know everything that looks good is NOT good? If the situation makes you question who you are, take another look!
Why are you doing it? Are you doing it for attention, acceptance, validation? Are you looking the approval of someone else? Are you hoping it will prove your “worthiness”? Are you doing it because you need to be in control or seen? Are you doing it because someone said, “this is perfect for you”?
Are you avoiding it because you are afraid? Are you questioning your ability? Are you saying NO because it pushes you out of your comfort zone? Are you allowing limited beliefs to keep you from what you are destined to do?
Tell the TRUTH!!!
Take a moment and think for yourself! What do you want to do? What will make you smile in the morning? What will push you closer to the person you desire to be? What makes your soul smile?
That’s the decision you want to make! Those are the opportunities in life you look for! Not what everyone else says you should do! (OH, how I hate the word SHOULD!)
Get quiet with yourself and ask God for direction, HE will give it to you! Here’s a nugget for you: If you don’t know who you are and what YOU want in this life, you will be pushed into situations that are NOT for you, by people looking for what’s best for them!
So, my decision to decline the golden opportunity, the “GOLDEN TICKET” … was more an opportunity to stay true to the person I want to be instead of the person the world says I should be!
Until Next Time,
