What some might view as a negative transition, I choose to look at as an opportunity. I have always had faith that when one door closes another one will open with more opportunity than the last.  

Through numerous job changes and company closings, I am fortunate, in hindsight, to see how each roadblock became an important part of my journey.  My transitions did not always result in a higher salary or higher levels of management, but always a better fit for my lifestyle at that time.  

There are moments when I get discouraged during transitions in my life. I quickly remind myself that transitions provide an opportunity to try something new and different.  A time to rediscover one’s strengths and to be open to new possibilities.  

One of my most difficult yet rewarding transitions was moving from a top-level executive to a work-at-home mom.  Ironically, it was not my self-worth that was the difficult part for me.  I have always held stay-at-home moms in high regard.  The difficult part for me was that I loved going to work.  When my children were young, I believe that my time at work made me a better parent.  I loved to go to work in the early hours of the morning and I loved coming home to my family in the late afternoon.  It was a win-win for me.  The transition was successful and I am very grateful for my time at home with my children, but it was difficult to give up my time with my work family.    

When I am faced with transitions, I pray that I will recognize opportunities and that I won’t be lured into something that takes me off track.  I have faith that I will be guided to and will follow my intended path. I continually search for the right next step, and at the same time, I examine the pros and cons of each opportunity.  I listen carefully for signs leading to the right path for me. Very often, in fact, most of the time, it is not the opportunity that I think is right for me. Most of the time, it is a far different path than I would have imagined. I am very careful not to follow what I want to do, but what I know, believe, and feel is what I’m driven to do by something greater.

It does take patience and faith to wait, listen, and pursue the path that I believe to be my intended path. When I do choose what I believe to be the right path for me, I always end up in a far better place than I could have imagined. It always leads me to my next journey and path. I rely on being able to hear, listen, and have the courage to crossover any fears regarding the opportunity in front of me.  When I am successful, inevitably my life becomes far more fulfilled and blessings are abundant.

When in a transition, a time of change, I try to expose myself to all possibilities. I work through every challenge, no matter how intimidating.  I rely on prayer and my faith to guide me in my journey.

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