So, my last post was about success, and my struggle with identifying what I wanted success to be.. A lot of the people in my life have told me that money and materials lead to success. I mean, look at the world. You're to have a big house, perfect family, great job, and be able to do it all by the time you're 22.
I have been struggling with other people's expectations of my success. I was supposed to have the nicest house, make the most money, and be the smartest person while doing it... That's unrealistic.. anyway..
I was sitting at a table after work.. .This Native American man came up to me and started talking to me..
'You look sad' he started...
'No, I'm actually pretty happy... I just got off work.'
'No, there is something bothering you, your eyes say it.'
At this point, I was pretty nervous.. I was sitting in this booth with this man who was now so close to me I could smell his cologne, and he was telling me I looked upset...
'Are you going to college?'
'Yes, well, yea... I'm going to..'
'Can I tell you something?' he asked, as if he was all of the sudden too shy to speak, 'You will only be happy if you do what you want to do.. You don't need to do what anyone else wants you to do. If you follow your heart, and your dreams, you'll end up where you need to be. If you follow their heart, you'll be no different then them. You have your own purpose... Can I pray for you?'
He proceeded to pray for me in his native language, and then translated it for me- the lords prayer, followed by a blessing of wisdom and guidance.
I thought it was weird, but then I started thinking about it more... what if God sent him to tell me that I would find my way, only if I trusted myself.... I certainly think God sent me a reminder, even in the oddest of places..
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