Have you ever felt like a hamster in a wheel? Well I have and after some long thought and introspection, finally concluded that I had to step away from my job in Corporate America - a difficult but necessary decision. What makes my experience unique, is that I did it at a pinnacle point in my professional career, while earning a lucrative salary, being well-established and bringing success to the organization. But...none of that mattered. I was dissatisfied, unhappy, burnt out and unhealthy.
With all the uncertainty and fear that gripped our nation in 2020, the timing too afforded me the opportunity to do some extensive soul searching. I realized that I had been pouring all of my time, energy, and soul into someone else's vision and not my own! Then just 3 short days later, wham the unexpected happened when my father suddenly passed away. Ironically, this was further validation from the universe, that it was time to jump off the perpetual wheel of madness and skirt the slanted ceilings, politics, disillusionment and enslavement...
This is only the beginning - I have been pouring and investing into self ever since. I walked away richer and wiser on a spiritual, metaphysical and philosophical level. I have no regrets but realize I will have to be uncomfortable growing into my purpose and best version of me. I remain grateful in the process and thank God for each new day he grants me.
What are your thoughts? Are you courageous enough to walk away from something that no longer serves you? Are you simply settling or does what you do align with your personal goals? Do you feel valued in your job? Is there an ROI for all that you do to fulfill someone else's dreams?
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