When you have the whole world in your hands, you can't keep it all. It's necessary to spread your blessings around and help those who need your help the most.
(This picture was taken at the Children's National Medical Center in DC when I was doing public relations for the National Cherry Blossom 10-mile Run. I was the designated face painter during the kick-off press conference.)
A few weeks ago, I met someone while I was in a rush & stressed, trying to leave town on a business trip. He walked by, noticed my behavior and told me to simply "breathe."
Tonight I spoke with him for the first time via phone. As he learned more about me and my personality, my responsibilities (family, work, and my business). He told me, "To whom much is given, much is required."
I had heard that before.
Told me that was the theme of his life, and me, I'd have to find a theme of my own. Talking to him made me realize that I am the dependable person to whom people turn when they need or want something to get done.
Lately, I've been running from that position. It was becoming overbearing, and I was feeling stressed because I quickly rose to the top of my game, professionally. Each day, the responsibility on my shoulders-knowing that I can make or break specific programs-was getting to me.
But we all must take our positions.
It's not always easy to accept all of life's responsibilities. Its not easy to leave childish ways behind and push forward pass the pain. But we must. I must.
From this day forward, I'm accepting all the roles I have in life.
One of my favorite NSOL (NSpirit On Life) quotes this year is below, and I think its absolutely fitting for this post.
"Everyone has a position to play. Play it well, or you can be replaced." -NSpirit On Life
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