"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. "
-Howard Thurman
I am a firm believer in following your heart, after all that is what brought me to Italy. It is so important to do what you love and stop making excuses for why you aren't. Quit and start over. That may seem naive to some, but maybe they're just not open to the possibilities. I have witnessed more than one person change paths...and do it successfully. They are an inspiration.
Right, so where am I going with this? Well, I got an email from the woman I am working for yesterday saying that she had been in touch with Corzano & Paterno (the sheep cheese farm I visited...and loved) and asked if they would be interested in having an intern next year. Me. And get this, they're interested if I'm interested. Trust me, I'm interested.
And then came the tears. It started with tears of joy. How can I be so lucky? Even though I don't have the internship yet, the idea is enough. How is it possible my life is working out like this? Providing the next step all the time. Then came the sadness. The tears for all the people who don't follow their heart. Who don't realize that loving who you are and what you do are the most important things. Because when you do realize this, and when you do start taking steps forward towards your dream and your love, things have a very magical way of working out.
-Howard Thurman
I am a firm believer in following your heart, after all that is what brought me to Italy. It is so important to do what you love and stop making excuses for why you aren't. Quit and start over. That may seem naive to some, but maybe they're just not open to the possibilities. I have witnessed more than one person change paths...and do it successfully. They are an inspiration.
Right, so where am I going with this? Well, I got an email from the woman I am working for yesterday saying that she had been in touch with Corzano & Paterno (the sheep cheese farm I visited...and loved) and asked if they would be interested in having an intern next year. Me. And get this, they're interested if I'm interested. Trust me, I'm interested.
And then came the tears. It started with tears of joy. How can I be so lucky? Even though I don't have the internship yet, the idea is enough. How is it possible my life is working out like this? Providing the next step all the time. Then came the sadness. The tears for all the people who don't follow their heart. Who don't realize that loving who you are and what you do are the most important things. Because when you do realize this, and when you do start taking steps forward towards your dream and your love, things have a very magical way of working out.
(I've sent an email to Corzano & Paterno inquiring about next year...I'll let you know what comes of it.)
3 comments:
Congratulations Jelly bean. Hope it works out. In the meantime we are so excited that you will soon be home. Gran.
O.K., and how old are you to have such wise words?
Congratulations. You are living proof of the success and joy that can be had by living your life in such a way.
Hugs,
Chantelle
seems you are not only giving advice..you are living it...inspiring and moving..
love
m
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