New Beginnings

I am sitting in my office, past my office hours, but for the first time in a long time I am not looking at the clock when I work. How crazy is that? I look around my desk and I see "Human trafficking in the US", "Sacramental Prep", "At home with the word", "New Jerusalem Bible", "Ministry and Liturgy", among a few of the phrases that catch my eye. Ayear ago today these titles would not have surrounded me in my work place. Who could have forcast that this is where I would be today? A year ago, I remember wondering where it was that I should find my bliss? I was beginning to feel uncomfortable in a way I had not experienced before in a profession that I devoted so many years to. I loved design and I loved teaching. Yet, I was not feeling that sense that one gets when you just know that you are at peace with where you are in your life. It is those moments in your life that you begin to try to "listen" more when you are praying. So I listened.....and listened....and listened....and finally He spoke to me and directed me to this place. That beginning made me practice the virtue of patience. I had to be patient with myself and with my circumstances. I continued to give as much of myself to my work while I figured out where I needed to be. So, today instead of finding myself in a college classroom surrounded by drawing papers and pens and textbooks on design and human factors, I am in an environment that is challenging me in new ways and surrounded by people who inspire me and give me confidence in my new skills. I am thankful for new beginnings!