My journey of transformation started with 3 simple yet complex questions. I remember being in the classroom, staring at the wall, feeling like I was at a crossroads. I loved teaching and still do. I loved my students and still miss them, however I had to redefine education for myself. While staring at the wall, my thought process landed on asking myself 3 simple questions.
The first question I asked myself was, am I willing to stay where I’ve always been? I am one who can relish the cult of comfort. Transformation can be challenging work. However, when I realized I had to do something different, I knew I could no longer stay in a place of mediocrity. There were different things God prepared for me . I found that they were better things to give me a future and hope.
The second question I asked myself was, can I do another year of frustration with my current situation? Sometimes when we consider the cost and work that is involved in change, we begin to bargain with ourselves and diminish the impact of tumultuous events. My work experience under a certain leader was at one point traumatic. I lost sleep, weight, and begin having panic attacks due to work conditions. If I’m being honest, I even told myself, that I could stick it out. When it comes to your purpose and destiny, the frustrating situations are meant to push you into what you are supposed to be doing. Don’t make deals with yourself that will cause you to ignore the calling on your life.
The third question that I asked myself was, who am I going to be after the process? I counted the cost of what was ahead of me. I knew it would challenge me mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I knew I would have to deal with fears of not being good enough and the prison of comparison. In asking myself this question, I knew deep down inside, I was worth it.
What about you? Do you know you are worthy of transformation?
Are you willing to stay where you’ve always been?
Can you do another year of frustration with your current situation?
Who will you become after committing to the process of transformation?
Only you can answer these questions. While I am on the outside looking, I believe you are worthy of becoming who you’re designed and purposed to be. It is time to give yourself a yes in your heart and mind. This is your season to become the person you always wanted to be. So, who is the new you? Let me know in the comments.
In love and abundance,
Erin C.