Sunlight in the valley

The road to success leads through the valley of humility, and the path is up the ladder of patience and across the wide barren plains of perseverance. As yet, no short cut has been discovered. ~Joseph J. Lamb
So it is an exciting accomplishment to think that I have been able to juggle multiple part-time jobs for over a year now to make a living. Undoubtedly, I have had tons of support in this effort, for which I am so grateful.

I think it is important, now, as I reassess my future and live in faith that I remember the virtue of patience. Patience is not about waiting until you are ready, it is about waiting past that point, and having the hope and confidence that everything will turn out as it should, while taking stock of the blessings that surround me even in a time of waiting - health, family, friends, a strong mind, will, spirit, and most of all sustaining love.

Without these things, what I temporarily long for is meaningless. With these things, I know I can persevere much longer and rejoice when time takes its course and I have a full-time job I enjoy and can look toward even greater goals.

I really think it is a beautiful time to be alive, when so many of us are now turning to what we are thankful for instead of just wanting more and more.