I applied for a position in January, a position that was a stretch for my abilities and experience. I did so because several friends suggested that I had the quality of spirit that was required for a position that essentially had its focus on establishing justice in the organisation. The only response I received was from the recruitment firm stating that my application had been received and that they were inundated by applications for the position. I did not have my heart set on the position and was resolved that really I was nowhere near good enough to be considered. I have been following their progress and have seen the advertisement for the job opportunity in the local paper and online. Last week one of the management team from this organisation reached out to me and requested that we meet to discuss the plans they have for the progress of their organisation. She explained that they are not only seeking a Director but to construct an entire department. This meeting will occur later today. I am at a loss as to how to prepare other than to be the person that I am and share the work that I have been doing. To remain steadfast to my desire to work for the oneness of humanity. I am prone to wanting to please others and mold myself into what I perceive they want me to be, thereby losing the essence and strength of who I truly am. Fortitude is a reminder to not stoop and lower myself to fit within someone else's mould. It reminds me that I am unique in who I am and have something valuable to offer. In the Baha'i Writings this morning I read about this very same thing and the quotation implored me to be content with who I am and what I have and not to seek anything else. This is exactly the attitude I seek to be guided by today in this meeting and other activities that I will undertake. I call on the strength that this virtue embodies to be myself, the patience to endure with whatever may come my way, listening attentively and the confidence to share with them who I truly am.
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