If I wait for everything to be perfect, there likely would never be a good time to rebuild.  It doesn’t even matter what I am trying to rebuild.  Whether I am interested in rebuilding my career, a friendship, a relationship, a home, or my life, at some point, I have to examine the available information and take a leap of faith.

There are different reasons for wanting to rebuild one’s life.  I have always found it important to be aware of the signs or warning signals indicating that I should prepare for change.

Fifteen years into my career, I remember seeing signs that the industry I was employed in was closing more businesses than seemed healthy.  In addition, I felt that in a few years, companies would be choosing younger, more affordable candidates for the job openings.  It is important to be aware of the environment and ready to make changes when opportunities arise.  I was able to make a switch from a for-profit business to a non-profit at the right time in my career. 

All of my rebuilding opportunities follow a similar pattern.  I am prayerful, open to change, listen, and am at peace.  For me, everything starts with being prayerful.  I thank Jesus in advance for the opportunities brought to my life.  My prayers are simple, leaving the details in the hands of the Lord.  He does not need specifics from me to complete the rebuild.

Rebuilding requires a change.  I have to be open to change and willing to let go of control.  Carefully listening and evaluating my current situation, I am alert to new opportunities.  Inner peace is my signal to move forward on the rebuild. 

Once I am at peace, I move forward down the path with the most potential.  I continue on that path until the path ends, brings me to another opportunity, or my inner peace disappears.  When I am at peace, stress and worry are lifted, and my faith guides me so long as I stay prayerful, thankful, and live with love.

I live in the moment and am aware that at any time I may need to rebuild. 

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