Beyond 254

15 e-mails, 6 people and 1 meeting

I spent all day today and the later part of the previous work day trying to get one meeting scheduled. It all started with an issue regarding one of the systems we use that is maintained by another company. One of the end users contacted me in order to set up a meeting. What should have been a simple task, mushroomed into a nightmare of bureaucratic red tape. It took around 15 e-mails in order to get this meeting scheduled. The other company had to correspond with several other people in order to get the meeting set up. In addition to the madness of checking other calendars, nothing could proceed until we updated the issue log. As I watched the e-mails go back and forth, I thought to myself "Ah, Corporate America at its finest!"

Enjoying the Lull

The last few weeks have been pretty peaceful for me. Currently, I have very few active projects, so it makes the work day less stressful. I am enjoying every minute of this "downtime" and not complaining one bit. I have some projects coming up in the near future, but I am in no hurry for those to start. The first 7 to 8 months of 2008 were very stressful. Even my Manager mentioned the challenging projects I had earlier this year, so I totally deserve this slow period. I need it so I can recharge. The next time you encounter a slow period on your job embrace it. Most people would complain of boredom, but instead of complaining use this time to reflect on the past challenges and what you learned from them. Take it from me, your body and mind will appreciate this slow period, so take advantage of it.

Enigmatic Pain - Part 3

I wanted to give a final update on an issue I have been having with my collarbone area. I mentioned in Part 2 that I was trying to figure out what was causing the pain and ways to make it go away. I think that a slight case of fibromyalgia was causing this pain, but it has decreased significantly since June. I finally think I discovered what has helped heal my body and get rid of the pain.

I started drinking Turmeric tea. I remember drinking this tea earlier this year and the pain went away, but I did not relate it to this tea at that time. Then for some reason, I stopped drinking the tea and the pain came back with a vengeance. So back in May, the thought came to me to start drinking the tea again. As I started, I noticed that the pain was going away little by little until it eventually went away. I thank God and count my blessings everyday that this tea was brought to my attention. I even told a co-worker about the power of turmeric and she has noticed the pain going away in her shoulder area, since she started taking it. Healthy Living is also a passion of mine, in addition to fashion. So whenever I discover something that is natural that has a tremendous impact, I like to share it.

As I share my healing with you, another thought came to me. Whenever people need healing or something to manifest in their lives they look for a touch from a pastor or spiritual leader to suddenly make things better. Miracles do happen that way, but I think God also gives us the tools, ideas and resources that will help heal our bodies or manifest good in our lives. So, the thought that came to me about the turmeric tea was God's way of alerting me to the tools and resources that helped heal my body. I thank God because it was his wisdom that guided me in the right direction. So when a thought pops in your head that directs you toward something that will benefit you, do not dismiss it as a random thought, it might be God leading and guiding you to your manifestation.

Tip of the Day - Whenever a thought pops into your head that will benefit your life, you need to act upon it. It could be God's way to move you to your destiny and you cannot arrive at your destiny without making a move.

You Don't Belong Here!

The other day, I was talking to a lady that works at my company. We usually see each other in the hallway and breakroom, but never had a real conversation. She asked me what I do and I told her that I work in the IT department managing projects. She said, "IT?! You don't look or act like you work in the IT department!" I laughed and took it as a compliment. This is the third person at this company that stated I do not look like I work in IT. It is interesting how strangers can tell that I am not a fit for my occupation. A former co-worker that used to work at my company stated, "You are too creative to work in IT." It is amazing how others can see things in you that you can not see in yourself. But for me, I know that I am not a fit for my position and do not belong in the IT industry. I only wish I had realized this sooner. The next time someone recognizes something special in you that you do not see yourself, do not dismiss it. If you hear it more than once, you need to take it seriously and ponder it. It might give you clues to your life's purpose.