Opportunity or test #32
Life can be confusing at times. For example, a year ago I was looking for a dream job that would be a most unlikely find. I wanted a position with pay commensurate with my status as an R.N. but, since I haven’t practiced medicine since 1998, I really didn’t want a lot of medical responsibility. Nothing materialized.
Now that I’m in a position of being close to selling a house (it’s under contract!) that is not my current residence and I do not absolutely need to work, the perfect job has shown up out of the blue and is being offered to me on a silver platter! What to do?
I find my mind going back and forth. Is this job a perfect opportunity in ways I can’t yet imagine or, is it a test of my resolve to keep pursuing my dreams in the direction I’m currently going? Have you ever heard the story about the man stranded on his roof during a flood? He passes up help from a passing boat and a helicopter saying, “No thanks, God will save me.” After he drowns, he asks God why he didn’t save him from the flood. God replies, “I DID! I sent you a boat and a plane!!!”
Is this job the boat!
I don’t have the answer yet but I do know this. Money can’t be the deciding factor in my taking this high paying position. It’s just not a good enough reason. And I can’t see myself half-heartedly taking the job, knowing that I can always quit if I don’t like it. That’s just not who I am. If the owner and I ultimately agree that the position should be mine, it will be because I am ready to enter it with a full commitment to serve the company and its clients with excellence, integrity, and heart.
Let your spirit soar!
Paula
Spirit Rising Ministries 
Hi Paula, What I have found helps me in situations like this is to know what my purpose in life and work are. While the opportunity may not be packaged the way you expected it, if you can find ways to add value to those with whom you will interact, ways that are meaningful to you, then maybe it is the right opportunity for you for now. Perhaps it will lead you toward your heart’s desire. I also find our hearts’ desires can often be found wherever we are at the moment – if we look for the meaning we bring to others through our own gifts. Good luck! Go deep inside your heart. You ALREADY know the answer.
Thanks so much, Kathy. This is really helpful and reassuring. 🙂
Hello Paula – Oh, the universe can bring such seemingly tricky choices, can’t it? What came to me to share with you is the guidance from A Course in Miracles which says, of all things always ask God/your Higher Self: What is this for? Then let go of all assumptions, be still and listen… you’ll get a sense of why this is coming up now. Much Love, Susan