Posted by Deana Murphy on September 11, 2009 at 3:50am
Wow! I'm beginning this blog and now realize there are so many things I would change. Which, in fact, opens up another question to probe...I mean, why isn't it easy to think of only one thing I would change that I've done in my life without having to weigh one against the other. This says to me that there are possibly many regrets. Oops! And if many regrets, whoa! then am I satisfied with who and where I am? Humm.Seriously though, if I could change one thing I've done in life, I would change my undergrad major from Economics to Journalism. I can't aptly say that I regret the Economics education and degree, but I believe I would have gained more mileage as a journalist. And then, maybe not. Hind sight is twenty-twenty as the cliché goes, but you can never see around the corner. Nevertheless, researching (to a degree) and writing is one of my passions and it holds a place in my life. God always has a way of giving us the desires of our heart.Do I have regrets, of course I do. We all have walked down a path that regrettably may have shaped our lives in one way or another. Though we have choices, not all choices are good and profitable. I believe wrong turns can serve as building blocks when the wrong turn culminates at the ultimate right outcome. The lesson then strengthens and births a moral fiber and character that may not have ever been discovered had it not been for that wrong turn.So am I satisfied? Can't say that I'm satisfied because my life's purpose isn't complete. There's much more I need to do and many lives I must touch. But I can say that I'm content...that is, being grateful to God as the navigator of my life knowing the good work He has begun in me will be completed. And too for allowing me to do what I do, for being who I am, sharing what I share, helping whoever I help, and growing in the process. I wouldn't change that at all.Now I've shared my one thing, what's yours?DeanaYour Creative Consultant
I'm feeling you, girl. I sometimes say the same thing, "Why didn't I do this when I was 25!" But the important thing is, we're doing it NOW! Be encouraged to walk in your confidence. NOW is never too late!
Hi Deana,
I'll share. I just had my 48th birthday a few days ago. If I could have changed one thing, it would have been to start my writing "career" years ago. It's funny when one starts to do the things that they have always wanted to do so late in life, but I intend to make the most of what I've got left. My journey isn't over...it's just beginning!
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I'm feeling you, girl. I sometimes say the same thing, "Why didn't I do this when I was 25!" But the important thing is, we're doing it NOW! Be encouraged to walk in your confidence. NOW is never too late!
Deana
I'll share. I just had my 48th birthday a few days ago. If I could have changed one thing, it would have been to start my writing "career" years ago. It's funny when one starts to do the things that they have always wanted to do so late in life, but I intend to make the most of what I've got left. My journey isn't over...it's just beginning!