I have many visions for my life. Apart from creating a balance where, when I have a family, I have the time to devote to them and also my vocation, I have always aimed to give back in some way. I’ve always had a vision that I would build an orphanage in a third world country. I think my trip to Guatemala changed me in that respect.
I always thought that would come later in life, that it was a far off thing to do something like that.
I’ve always held that vision there for a later date…
But it was just this week that I realised, I’m actually contributing to a vision that has the same powerful intentions.
At first I was hesitant about taking time away from my business to pursue certainty, but my new part time role working for The Hunger Project is nothing short of exciting. Apart from being exposed to organisational learning and development (hello coaching!) and utilising all my existing skills, I am working for a cause that has pure heart and soul.
I’m three days in and already I can tell that this role will truly, truly get under my skin… in the best possible way.
The women I work with and for are truly passionate about their cause. And the organisation itself, global in capacity yet tiny in numbers, is like a lion – courageous, proud and fierce in their pursuit.
Not only is their cause – to cease world hunger – a noble one, but also the belief is boundless. Something to truly admire.
And for little ol’ me to be caught up in that, for little ol’ me to be contributing to this amazing spirit and passion… is rich beyond any of the usual metrics.
The moral?
There’s many.
Hold your intentions and invite them in whenever they come – you may be pleasantly surprised by their early arrival.
Detach from what you think those intentions may look like.
Sometimes on the path, what seem like detours are actually the path.
Be extremely GRATEFUL when opportunities arise. (My heart is bursting.)
And above all else… realise that when you change, your world does indeed (though it may seem eventually), change around you. I have been in transition for four years now and whilst the journey has felt long at times, the rewards are far greater. And this is one of those times I believe that what’s happening now is a result of all the hard work of then. It’s all worth it.
Have you been on one path and felt the detour was far more important? Share with us just how this happened in the comments below! We’d love to hear from you.
With love
Lynda
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