As I mentioned a few days ago I was offered a Full Time job cooking for this computer gaming company, ZYNGA (aka mafia wars on facebook). I am still not sure which direction to go on this one. Being the eternal optimist I see it has potential as a great opportunity to start in with a company that is growing at rapid rates. There are opportunities for "upward movement" and mgmt positions. Not to mention stock options, 401K, and that whole bag of goodies. For some reason though, as much as I know those goodies are great, they never seduce me. I really want to be doing what I love. At the same time, I think, Well Lauren, in a year from now, do you want to be climbing the proverbial rungs of someone else's ladder, or building the concrete steps to your own kingdom???!!! Can I do both? All I can do is be clear on what I want in this life. See it, feel it and believe it to be so. I have a "test run" on wednesday so we will see....stay tuned:)
A great mantra to help calm the mind and center the nerves is this one below. It is to lord Ganesh - who is the creator and remover of all obstacles. So allow me to be cheesy and proceed to say that yes, we need obstacles and challenges to prove to ourselves we CAN DO.
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha
(OM GUM GAN-NA-PA-TAI-EY NAH-MA-HA)
I am changing old patterns that left me empty, confused and frustrated into opportunities to practice bein open, being grounded, being guided, supported and loved. I use this mantra when I feel my mind start wandering down the long hall of misfits. Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha ...over and over and over again:) It reminds me of a lesson someone once taught me while I was working in NYC. I was in Real Estate and learning the ins and outs of dealing with one of the craziest markets and how to guide my clients instead of being dragged behind them. I was told to imagine my client and myself at the end of a very long hallway with 100's of doors, tons of options. I was told to pick my option and close every other door along the way until I reached the one I wanted to enter. Using mantra's or singing the verse of a song is similar to this. Be conscious, be active and responsible for your mood. You have the choice to open or close any of the doors...choose the one that serves your in the highest and best manner.
As far as my impatience and urge for instant gratification goes, I am reminded of another story and left letting go and letting "GOD" (yes, I believe in GOD and GODDESSES and ENERGY and SPIRIT and the DIVINE and MINT CHOCO ICE CREAM) In a cab ride to work a few months ago, the cab driver was so thrilled to talk and show us his 10year old project that finally made it to the market. Maybe it was 17years, but I am not sure, either way it was a number that made me think, dang thats a long time to pursue a dream! Regardless, Here he was, as excited or more so, than the day he thought of the idea. His creation were different children's card games with math problems printed on the upper corners of the cards. The objective, like many parents and teachers, making learning fun! WEEEEEEE! Along with the cards, an App for the IPHONE and a board game were on their way to the public market. I had so much respect for this man. A cabby, average 15years after his original idea and he did it. He didnt give up and he didnt loose faith and he ispired me:)
NEVER LET THE ODDS KEEP
YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU
KNOW IN YOUR HEART
YOU WERE MEANT TO DO
:)
Aloha
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