Opport(u)nities

I must say over the last few months, I'm not sure if I have felt God slam so many doors in my face. Wasn't pleasant that's for sure, but I kept telling myself, it just means there's something better out there. This isn't it. In a way, when I felt the doors close, it was a bit relieving because I knew that I was putting myself in situations that I didn't necessarily want to be in, but I felt like that was what I needed to do. I felt like I knew the next step even though it wasn't one I wanted to take.

It was the craziest thing, one door was still open and I was slowly trying to peek though another one. I could see the light behind the door that was closed and I wanted so badly for it to open, but I had to be patient. Within moments of trying to peek behind the lit up door, one door closed and the door began to slightly creak open. Ah, what a feeling!

There was still a bit of disappointment as the door closed because it meant that it wasn't right for me. Why was I not right for that opportunity? What was wrong with me? What did I need to do to get better. What I learned is that it's not that there was something wrong with me. I am perfectly fine and capable, it was the opportunity that was wrong for me. The door that is shining so bright is an opportunity that is much more suited for my skills and desires.

The thing about opportunities is that some will come and fall into your lap. Others we have to chase after. We have to put ourselves in vulnerable situations in order to grow. If we are too afraid then we will never learn the things we do not know. The more you chase after opportunities, the more that will come to you. It may not be immediate gratification, but if you are patient the time will come. Even if they are not the right opportunities for you, you will learn and slowly start to fine tune the skills that you are really great at. By chasing after all of the wrong opportunities, I felt like I was more prepared for the opportunity that was perfect for me because I had learned what I am good at, what I needed to capitalize on, and what my strengths are that I need to exhibit. I heard on the radio the other day while I was driving home a quote that I really love about taking chances even if you feel like you're not the most experienced. It says

'Remember, amateurs built the arc, professionals built the titanic.'

D E E P. I got out of my car feeling like I could go and do whatever the heck I wanted to and be great at it. So people get out of your comfort zone, take chances, sprint after those opportunities that you are passionate about, and never let someone tell you you aren't capable of doing something. The truth is we are capable of anything, but maybe we have to wait for an opportunity that we would have a greater impact on and let someone else do the job that we could accomplish with our eyes closed.

Yo(u) make your opportunities.

OWN.THE.DAY.