Lucky Stars

With the recent layoffs, many of us are trying to figure out what our next steps will be.
For some its doing the same job, while for others, there's a new desire to try something new. This is very interesting, because yesterday I talked about this topic of  not being afraid of new ventures.

I was recently laid-off and for the first time in my life, I was both excited and nervous at the same time. When one door closes, we have to look at it as a blessing in disguise. So often we're still holding onto that old thing that we can't see new opportunities right in-front of us. Believe me, I know it's very scary to all of sudden start all over again with a brand new employer or career for that matter.

So, today being St. Patrick's Day, as I strolled in Union Square, I thought to myself, "Gee, I really could use some luck." It seems that in this economy those of us who are still unemployed are not having the best of luck. Everywhere I turn it seems clear that this is the employers market, but what about our destiny?

I don't believe when you're destined to do great things that we can't overcome these obstacles. I started thinking as I was walking, "What would my dream job be and how would I get it?" I've always had this gift of gab, I can talk, talk and talk. I draw quite an audience with all my stories and maybe the love of entertaining others.

Now, I've been brain storming hard and trying to figure out how could I get paid for my gift of gab? It's obviously something I enjoy doing and there's jobs out there including motivational speakers, facilitators and of course a talk show host. I'm going against the norm here and dreaming big, but hey, that's my nature.

I know there's some of you out there that are struggling to make ends meet, some of you are eager to get a job interview, other's are eager for change. We've been told, this is going to be a tough year and with the financial crisis, things will take awhile to settle down. I get this very loud and clear, but in the midst of all this chaos, I'm standing strong.

I urge you to stand strong on whatever you're pursuing. Granted there will be tough days where you don't see any break through, but it's coming. why not take a positive look at what this time is for, maybe it's time for you to get your life in-order, maybe it's time for you to attend to the important people in your life, maybe it's time for you to dream big and keep on believing.

I want to hear from you out there, what is your dream job and what are you doing about it?

The best is yet to come my friend! I will stand firm with you.