How is Your Life Evolving?
This post was first published on the blog for Southwestern College.
Life evolves.
My 3rd Act is here at Southwestern College – first in Admissions and now as Director of Student Services. My 1st act was also in higher education – as a Residence Hall Director, Director of Student Support Services, and then as a Doctoral student. I advised, taught, managed, and supervised people, programs, and budgets. It was a very left-brained experience.
My 2nd Act was a journey into my right brain; kicked off by a head injury from a car accident. I explored metaphysics, yoga, Ayurveda, energy healing, and all things woo-woo. About halfway through my 2nd Act, I trained as a Life Coach and started Dragonfly Coaching and Consulting, LLC offering intuitive life coaching, energy healing, intuitive readings, and educational programs; thus, integrating the left and right brains.
And then, a decade into my 2nd Act, something curious happened.
I started yearning to work in the community (rather than on my own) and earn a steady income (rather than the financial roller coaster of solopreneurship). I found myself wanting to contribute not only to the personal and spiritual growth of individuals but also to the growth of an organization that shared my values.
The Universe obliged. I was offered, and accepted, work at a Unity church and reconnected with my administrative and supervisory capacities. I also rediscovered my love of working within organizations. After a year, I knew it was time to move on but I didn’t know where to.
The Universe obliged again, offering me this opportunity to re-engage in higher education in a way I never thought possible. Integrating my administrative, managerial and coaching skills with a commitment to “Transforming Consciousness through Education” is the fulfillment of a dream I didn’t know I had. But there it is; a true expression of who I am at this point in my life.
I’m surprised at my life today, but this 4th Act is satisfying because it’s a natural evolution of my life’s work, passions, and yearnings. I’ve been prepared and guided each step of the way – whether or not I knew it at the time!
So I wonder…
What Act are you in? What has brought you to this place, time, and decision-point?
As you consider re-engaging with higher education, what passions and yearnings drive you?
How have the previous Acts prepared you for your next Act?
How is this Act an evolution of your life? What would be a true expression of who you are at this point in your life?
Thanks for reading!
