From early stages in my adolescent years, my parents have always instilled the pillar, "patience is a virtue." Patience stems from perspective and having the ability to see beyond a current state, without developing feelings of frustration.
Within the past year, I have taken on many responsibilities that align with my career goals and aspirations. In these endeavors, RUSH has been evident. My drive has pushed me to fill my plate with numerous leadership roles and opportunities. These new enterprises have surely empowered growth... Learning each and every step of the way through accepting great challenges. Though it's become apparent that my persona has allowed me to feel rushed, trying to accomplish my tasks in a certain amount of time, putting forth all of my effort. When you are always "go-go-go," constantly searching for engagements that will help propel your career or life...We as human-beings become victim of a "sprinter's mentality."
It was crystal clear that I needed to make a change so, as of late I have truly been working towards ruthlessly eliminating the power of rush. Life is so beautiful and when we are constantly on the move, it's hard to see the beauty in our surroundings. Ask yourself, is there someone that is placed right in my path, who may find value in a simple conversation... Or perhaps, what can this situation teach me?
I am a firm believer that EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. Through my dancing career and competing on the golf team, I have dealt with chronic lumbar spine pain. For the past three years, miniscule episodes of severe back spasms have arose. I love being active and exercise (specifically hot yoga) has been so engrained into my routine. Last Saturday, as I was preparing for our hockey broadcast, another back episode took me down. I've been at home recovering and allowing myself to rest since. I know these symptoms are not forever...Soon, I will be back at it!
But, I have been waiting. Waiting for my MRI, waiting to see the spine specialist, and waiting until I can get back to my routine. This is where, patience comes into play. We tend to get caught up into feeling sorry for ourselves and wishing for different circumstances. I've been trying to keep the mindset of, "OK...These are the cards I've been dealt with. What's my next move?" and "What is the purpose for this circumstance?"
I feel that my current state has been a sure sign of, "Anna, time to slow down." A few days ago, I was on the phone with a well-established and seasoned producer in the Live Sports TV/Production world. He left me with a final statement..."As you're preparing to graduate and enter the industry...Slow down in your youth & enjoy your process." Reminding me that years of work is yet to come & this stage in my career is so precious. Leaving me with a lasting impression that everyone's journey looks different and the unknown is what makes it all exciting!
While I continue to knock on doors that will optimistically lead me down my path of career desires and aspirations, patience has been emphasized. While I am not abiding in my routine and daily regimens, I see that it's often times of adversity that are key in the development of patience.
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