Writing
What’s Your Calling?
In The Art of Work, author Jeff Goins writes that the vast majority of people don’t know what their calling is. Those people who dream of being a professional ballerina from age 5 or being a doctor like their father are few and far between. Most of us need to do some heavy searching and discerning; we don’t generally “just know” our calling.
From Neuroscience to Higher Education: A Personal Narrative
When it came time to select a college, I ultimately decided on Messiah College—not because of the courses, but because of the opportunities to take my learning outside of the classroom and truly be nurtured into a well-rounded adult, grounded in my faith, fully ready to function in society four years later. I felt accepted by Messiah’s community every time I set foot on campus. From my admissions counselor to the student tour guide to the dining services employees: everyone made me feel welcome. I recognized that this environment would enable me to process my thoughts and grow as an individual and an academic.
4 Things I Learned When “Downgrading” My Career
I am an associate at Hobby Lobby.
We spent $120K to cover four years of education in Neuroscience and Mathematics, and I left a prestigious job in research to become a custom framer at a craft store.
If you’re sitting here, scratching your head and wondering what would compel me to do such a thing, you’re not alone.
“fake it ‘til you become it”: BRAVE
What do you think of when someone mentions brave people?
Firefighters?
A knight in shining armor?
Yourself??
Lately I’ve been realizing that we don’t have to wear a uniform to be brave. There are plenty of daily tasks that we each face that require bravery. Recently, I have begun to see just how much fear is in my life.
I’ll admit it: I am scared of everything.