Changing Course

A month ago the prospect of working for a non-profit organization crossed my path. As I wrote then, it seemed a little freaky that an opportunity to do exactly what I was looking for right at the time when I took a risk and made myself available and open to it. Once I came back from the glorious Pacific Northwest, I was called in to meet the Executive Director of the organization and interview for the job. Two days ago it was offered to me and I just got off the phone telling them I accept.

I don’t know if I have accurately conveyed to you how scared I am about this. I am effectively jumping out of the most comfortable and convenient area for work, computer and technology, and jumping into something about which I know very, very little, non-profit and community outreach.

And while on paper this looks like a complete career change (which it is), internally it feels like my personal compass needle just tooka big swing towards true North. It had been heading due South in my last job (which is not a slight towards my co-workers and friends but rather to the straight jacketing of my situation) and the ship needed a serious correction. I’ve spun the wheel pretty damn hard and now she’s coming around and my change in course is more cemented. Until now, I was still using my knowledge and skill with computers to sustain myself. Now, there is no going back – well at least there isn’t once I start on November 1^st.

A lot of what is going tends to be a blur and I’m doing my best to be fully present and soak in everything I’m feeling but sometimes I can’t help but laugh at the magic that seems to be at work behind the scenes.